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13/05/23 06:33 AM IST

Sixth Indian Ocean Conference set to begin in Bangladesh

In News
  • The sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is set to begin in Bangladesh capital city Dhaka from May 12 which will be attended by about 150 delegates.
About the conference
  • Theme- 'Peace, Prosperity and Partnership for a Resilient Future'.
  • Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the conference.
  • The conference is being organised by the India Foundation in association with the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • The foundation has been instrumental in creating a platform for critical states and maritime partners in the region to engage in meaningful discussions about regional cooperation.
  • As part of the conference’s agenda, participating ministers will have the opportunity to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.
  • This visit symbolizes the acknowledgment of the nation’s history and the legacy of its visionary leader.
Significance
  • The IOC, initiated in 2016, has emerged as a flagship consultative forum for nations in the Indian Ocean region.
  • It serves as a common platform for critical states and principal maritime partners to deliberate on regional affairs, aiming to foster Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
Source- India Today

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