India Hosts 6th EAS Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation in Mumbai

The 6th East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 4th to 5th July 2024.

An Overview of the News

The conference was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI).
Partnered with the Governments of Australia and Indonesia.
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-India Centre (AIC) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) collaborated as Knowledge Partners.

Key Highlights:

The conference showcased India’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN-led EAS mechanisms.
Supported the EAS Plan of Action 2024-2028.

Thematic Sessions:

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
Regional Maritime Domain Awareness.
Combating illicit maritime activity, anti-piracy, and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Maritime Connectivity.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR).

EAS Overview:

EAS is the only leader-led forum for strategic dialogue in the Indo-Pacific region.
Leaders from 18 countries meet to discuss political, security, and economic challenges.

About Maharashtra

Additional Information:-

Sujata Saunik Appointed Maharashtra's First Woman Chief Secretary.
Maharashtra awarded Best Agriculture State for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.
Maharashtra becomes the first state in the country to approve Good Governance Regulations.
Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, launched a book titled 'Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region' at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
On June 28, 2024, Maharashtra Government Launches Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.

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