UNITED NATIONS: (May 21) India told the UN Security Council that it views maritime security and countering terrorism as central to its national security and economic interests as it continues to evolve its strategy in response to new threats and geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific region.
“India, having a long coastline, extensive seafarer community, and capable maritime forces, is actively pursuing its role as a responsible maritime power to safeguard its interests and address emerging threats,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said Tuesday.
He was addressing the UNSC high-level open debate on ‘Maintenance of international peace and security: Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability’ presided over by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis under Greece’s Presidency of the Council for the month of May. PTI
