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Modi Calls for Rules-Based Maritime Order at Sagarmanthan
Narendra Modi sent a message to a meeting about the oceans called Sagarmanthan.
He said countries should work together to keep the seas open, safe, and governed by shared rules.
He believes oceans can help all countries prosper.
Modi said India is expanding its ports and has reduced the time ships spend waiting at them.
He also said India is investing in learning more about the ocean and using it responsibly.
India has introduced new maritime laws, according to his message.
He said Indian seafarers make up the world’s second-largest maritime workforce.
He hopes the meeting will lead to new ideas and stronger partnerships.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order.
He delivered his message to the third Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue, organized in New Delhi.
Modi said oceans should support shared prosperity, with every country having a voice and opportunity to grow.
He said India’s major port capacity has nearly doubled and turnaround times have dropped significantly.
He highlighted investment in ocean science, new maritime laws, and India’s seafarers, who he said form the world’s second-largest maritime workforce.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participants in the third Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue.
- What
- Modi called for a free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- When
- At the third edition of Sagarmanthan; no date is specified.
- Why
- To encourage international cooperation on the oceans and promote peace, prosperity, and shared opportunities.
Key facts
- Event
- Third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue
- Location
- New Delhi
- Organizers
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Observer Research Foundation
- Maritime order urged
- Free, open, secure, and rules-based
- Port capacity
- India’s major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, according to Modi
- Maritime workforce
- Modi said Indian seafarers form the world’s second-largest maritime workforce
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“India's relationship with the ocean is also about responsibility. As we build a stronger maritime economy, we are protecting the health of our oceans and coastal ecosystems. India's maritime vision extends across regions and oceans and is built on cooperation, trust, mutual respect and mutual benefit. We believe the oceans must become a source of shared prosperity, where every country has a voice and an opportunity to grow.”
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