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US-India intersessional meeting and dialogue on maritime security next week

A group of senior US officials will travel to India next week to attend the US-India 2+2 Intersessional Meeting and Maritime Security Dialogue, according to the State Department. The delegation visiting India during September 5-8 will be led by Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu. Its objective is to deepen the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, the department said in a statement on Saturday. Lu will be joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Camille Dawson for a Quad Senior Officials Meeting and Department of Defense Assistant Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner for a US-India 2+2 Intersessional Meeting and Maritime Security Dialogue, it said. "The delegation will meet with senior Indian officials to discuss ways in which the United States and India can expand our cooperation to support a free and open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure ...

China's tensions with Indonesia may spike over Natuna Islands issue

Indonesian president Widodo Joko even signed an order to divide the Natuna marine area into regulated zones

India gifts Dornier aircraft to strengthen maritime security of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at the impressive handover ceremony which took place on a day when India celebrated its 76th Independence Day

India committed to tackle maritime challenges through collaboration: Bhat

Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhat said India was committed to tackling maritime challenges through a collaborative and regulation-based system to foster growth in coastal nations.

Coast Guard DG VS Pathania calls on Rajnath, discusses maritime security

Indian Coast Guard Director General VS Pathania called on Rajnath Singh and discussed operational preparedness of the maritime force and readiness to ensure safety and security in seas.

Indian Navy a preferred security partner for its maritime neighbours: Prez

The Indian Navy is looked upon as a preferred security partner by the country's maritime neighbours and it has a huge role to play in furthering India's foreign policy, President Kovind said

Indian Coast Guard now one of world's prime maritime forces: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian Coast Guard had initially started with less than than six boats and today it has more than 150 ships, and 66 aircraft

India, Vietnam carry out bilateral maritime drill in South China Sea

India and Vietnam navies have carried out bilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea, the Indian navy said on Wednesday.

At UNSC debate, PM Modi puts forward 5 principles for maritime security

PM put forward 5 principles, including removing barriers for maritime trade and peaceful settlement of disputes, on the basis of which global roadmap for maritime security cooperation can be prepared

Modi chairs UNSC debate; calls for cooperation to combat maritime threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for peaceful settlement of disputes as per international law and for jointly combating maritime threats posed by non-state actors

PM Modi to chair UN Security Council debate on maritime security today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level open debate on "Enhancing Maritime Security A Case for International Cooperation" on Monday via video conferencing.

Time for UNSC to take holistic approach to maritime security issue: India

India is gearing up to assume the Presidency of the powerful UN body for the month of August

Govt may appoint National Maritime Security Coordinator to handle issues

The government is likely to appoint a National Maritime Security Coordinator to ensure cohesive and quicker decision making among multiple organisations that are handling maritime issues in India

US conducts 'freedom of navigation' operation in Indian waters sans consent

The US Navy carried out a freedom of navigation operation in the Indian waters near Lakshadweep Islands on Wednesday without New Delhi's prior consent

PM Modi to inaugurate three-day Maritime India Summit 2021 on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Maritime India Summit 2021' via video conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office said

Best of BS Opinion: Fifty shades of media, digital dangers, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

India as an Indo-Pacific power has miles to go

Navy's capabilities are not in sync with the country's desired maritime profile

Pak agency targets Indian fishermen; New Delhi condemns 'deliberate' move

India issued a strong demarche to Pakistan over its "deliberate attack" and firing on Indian fisherman

Shah to hold bilateral security cooperation talks with Maldives counterpart

This is for the first time Shah will meet Abdulla, who is on a four-day visit to India beginning on Thursday

Navy chief to leave for Sri Lanka on 4-day visit to bolster maritime ties

The Sri Lanka Navy is a member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and participates in the activities conducted under the IONS construct.