India takes over IONS chair after 16 years at Naval Chiefs’ conclave
The Hindu
India has assumed the IONS chairmanship for 2026-2028, marking a significant leadership return after 16 years.
India on Friday assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS) from Thailand during the ninth Conclave of Naval Chiefs held in the city, marking its return to the leadership of the forum after 16 years.
India will hold the chair for the next two years.
The IONS is a voluntary initiative launched by the Indian Navy in 2008 to promote maritime cooperation among navies of the Indian Ocean Region. It serves as a platform for dialogue, information sharing and collaboration on maritime security and related issues.
The conclave brought together Chiefs of Navies and Heads of Maritime Security Agencies from 33 countries, representing members, observers and other Indian Ocean littoral nations.
Key developments during the meeting included the launch of an upgraded IONS website, undertaken by the Indian Navy to enhance usability, institutional continuity and secure engagement among member navies.
The Philippines was admitted as an Observer, while Oman joined the IONS Working Group on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, expanding the scope of collaborative engagement and widening the forum’s cooperative reach.
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India has assumed the IONS chairmanship for 2026-2028, marking a significant leadership return after 16 years.
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