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India and UN Address Escalating Maritime Threats at Security Council

India reaffirms its comprehensive maritime security strategy while UN Secretary-General warns of worsening global piracy, terrorism, and trafficking risks.

Arabian Sea heroics highlighted as India asserts maritime discipline
The Indian envoy to the UN stated that India had a broad and multifaceted maritime strategy to address threats of piracy, illegal activities, terrorism and more.
India’s Permanent Representative P Harish (File Photo: IANS)
“India pursuing its role as responsible maritime power to address emerging threats,” says Indian envoy to UN

Overview

  • India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized that maritime security and counter-terrorism are vital to India’s national and economic interests.
  • India’s strategy addresses both state and non-state threats, including piracy, smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and maritime terrorism, under the MAHASAGAR vision.
  • The Indian Navy has deployed over 35 ships, conducted 1,000+ boarding operations, and safeguarded $5.3 billion in cargo across the Western Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region.
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted a 47.5% rise in maritime incidents in Q1 2025, with piracy and armed attacks increasing in critical sea lanes like the Strait of Malacca.
  • India’s commitment to a rules-based maritime order under UNCLOS and its recent AIKYAME exercise with African nations underscore its focus on international cooperation and capacity-building.