Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Spain Joins India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
Spain has officially joined India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which was started by India in 2019.
This initiative focuses on seven areas of cooperation, like keeping the seas safe and helping with disasters.
Spain, being a strong naval power in the Atlantic, will help India in the Indian Ocean.
Together, they have already reduced piracy by 80% and plan to work more on things like anti-submarine training.
Both countries also agreed to fight terrorism together.
This is a big step in making the Indo-Pacific region safer and more cooperative.
Spain formally joined India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
IPOI was launched by India in 2019 with seven pillars of cooperation.
Spain's naval expertise will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Anti-piracy patrols have reduced piracy incidents by around 80%.
Both countries condemned terrorism and emphasized international cooperation.
- Who
- Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
- What
- Spain's formal entry into India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
- When
- Earlier this week in New Delhi.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To strengthen maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Spain's Accession
- Spain formally joined India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) by handing over its Declaration of Accession.
- IPOI Launch
- Launched by India in 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Cooperation Pillars
- Seven pillars of cooperation including maritime security and humanitarian assistance.
- India's Partners
- India now has over 25 partners in the IPOI.
- Spain's Expertise
- Spain's Atlantic naval power will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Piracy Reduction
- Anti-piracy patrols have reduced piracy incidents by around 80%.
- Future Cooperation
- Potential joint training in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and EEZ surveillance.
- Terrorism Condemnation
- Both countries condemned terrorism and emphasized the need for international cooperation.