We must ensure optimally harnessed maritime expanse for benefit of all in region, he says
Stating that we have already seen the negative impact of conflicting claims in some maritime areas of the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a strong pitch for collaboration among countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) while offering to supply a range of weapon systems to them and also helping to build capacities of partner countries.
“We must, therefore, ensure that the maritime expanse of the Indian Ocean is peaceful and is optimally harnessed for the benefit of all nations in the region. Together, we have demonstrated our mutual respect for a rules based order, setting an example of how abiding with international law will enable harnessing the global commons for the good of all,” Mr. Singh said at the IOR Defence Ministers conclave at the ongoing Aero India attended by Ministers and representatives from 27 countries, some of them virtually.