Indian Ocean Conference

Countries in Indian Ocean responsible for its stability: Sushma Swaraj

Noting that the Indian Ocean is one of the most critical maritime transportation links in the world today, she said nearly one lakh ships a year pass through these waters, carrying about half of the world's container shipments, one — third of the world's bulk cargo traffic and two-thirds of the oil shipments.

Aug 31, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj to travel to Sri Lanka on August 31 for Indian Ocean Conference

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to Colombo tomorrow to attend two-day Indian Ocean Conference, the Ministry said here on Thursday.

Aug 30, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

India committed to building Indian Ocean Rim Association: Jaishankar

Seeking deeper economic ties and maritime security among countries in the Indian Ocean region, India on Friday said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

Sep 02, 2016, 13:58 PM IST