The briefing
At the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean are interconnected and require cooperation, transparency, and respect for international law. The meeting brought together members of the Indian Ocean Rim Association to discuss shared priorities on May 7, 2026.
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Indian Ocean challenges must be met with cooperation, transparency: Union Shipping Minister