India pressed countries sharing the Indian Ocean to show zero tolerance towards "State-sponsored terrorism" and isolate, impose "strong sanctions" on the perpetrators and financiers of the menace, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

Isolate those who support terrorists: Hamid Ansari at IORA

Vice President Hamid Ansari, while addressing the first summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) here, underlined that terrorism is an impediment to development and a threat to all open and pluralistic societies.

Vice President Hamid Ansari at the opening ceremony of 20th Indian Ocean Rim Association Leaders' Summit, in Jakarta

Those using international waters must act with responsibility, said Hamid Ansari

Vice President Hamid Ansari being received by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the opening ceremony of 20th Indian Ocean Rim Association Leaders' Summit

At the summit themed 'Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean'

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari pose for a group photo at the Indian Ocean Rim Association summit in Jakarta

He also made some proposals which India would like to implement for the safety of the Indian Ocean and making it a zone of prosperity and harmony.