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India Tells Parliament It Is Vigilant Over China’s Maritime Ambitions in Indian Ocean Region

The government has formalized its response to foreign port projects and naval deployments through a strengthened security posture, encompassing closer partnerships with Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius under its Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR policies.

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Countries such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius occupy a central place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy and MAHASAGAR vision.

Overview

  • Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told lawmakers on July 25 that India is aware of Beijing’s objective to become a maritime power through infrastructure development in Indian Ocean littoral states.
  • New Delhi monitors all regional developments that could affect its security or economic interests with diplomatic and defence measures to safeguard them.
  • China’s footprint in the Indian Ocean Region spans port financing and construction, anti-piracy escort missions, naval port calls and research and survey vessel deployments.
  • The government stresses that its relations with Indian Ocean countries are comprehensive, long-standing and independent of those nations’ ties with third parties.
  • Under its Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR frameworks, India is deepening security cooperation and infrastructure partnerships with key littoral states including Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius.