India, 12 nations adopt marine ops declaration

New Delhi, November 10

India and 12 other nations have adopted a declaration on “Common Maritime Priorities” that will include surveillance patrolling and common goals of ensuring safe seas. The priorities were discussed at the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) that concluded last night.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, in his closing remarks at the conclave, brought out that the conclave should move beyond dialogue and focus on cogent outcomes. He proposed four guiding principles that includes up-skilling and up-scaling existing capabilities. He listed the other three saying making incremental gains, harnessing commonalities, synchronisation and for focussed operations.

All participating nations agreed to work together on the deliverables and take forward further constructive activities in the future editions. — TNS