8th Indian Ocean Conference:
India’s External Affairs minister S Jaishankar represented India in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) held in Muscat, Oman with the theme ‘Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership’. IOC is an annual summit bringing together leaders, policymakers, and experts from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to discuss geopolitical, economic, and security challenges.
It was established by the India Foundation (India based think tank) in 2016 in Singapore with participation from 30 countries. It aims to unite key states and maritime partners in the IOR to enhance regional cooperation under the vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
