IOS SAGAR : Second Edition
The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced.
- Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar is a maritime security cooperation initiative in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- It is the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative.
- It is designed as a unique operational engagement programme that enables naval personnel from Friendly Foreign Countries to train and sail together onboard an Indian Naval Ship.
- This Edition includes participation from 16 nations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) of the Indian Ocean Region(IOR).
- The initiative reflects the Government of India’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) and framework of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions.
- It involves professional training interactions at Indian Naval training establishments in Kochi.
- This phase will be followed by deployment onboard an Indian Naval Ship, where international participants will sail together with Indian Navy personnel and take part in operational activities at sea.
