Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 16 Jul 2024,Tuesday India Global
India, Indonesia, and Australia reaffirmed their dedication to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific during a trilateral dialogue meeting. The discussions focused on collaboration opportunities under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association mechanisms. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted areas of cooperation including maritime domain awareness, marine pollution, and blue economy efforts. The meeting emphasized the convergence between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing ASEAN's central role in regional stability and cooperation.