The minister further said that the rising sea levels can exacerbate the coastal inundation along the low lying areas during extreme events such as tsunami, storm surge and coastal flooding
Prazuck noted that collaboration with allies in a region for patrolling increases efficiency.
There is also a strong economic and political logic to spotlighting the Indian Ocean as a key emerging region in world affairs
India considers the Indian Ocean Rim Association as an important instrument for achieving peace and security, says Swaraj
Agriculture in India relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation
Maritime security in the Indian Ocean will depend more and more on the ability of countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to work with each other