The Indian Navy has begun the second edition of the IOS SAGAR initiative to deepen maritime ties in the region.
- SAGAR stands for ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’; the aim is greater cooperation, security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Foreign naval personnel receive training at Kochi in seamanship, operations and maritime security practices.
- Sixteen member countries of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium take part.
- The programme includes joint sea deployment, port visits and interactions to tackle shared threats such as piracy, trafficking and disasters.