Joint maritime mechanism in Indian Ocean Region will be based on consensus: Navy Chief
The Hindu
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi emphasizes consensus-based joint maritime mechanisms in the Indian Ocean Region to enhance cooperation and capacity-building.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Saturday (February 21, 2026) said that any proposed joint maritime mechanism in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) would be based on consensus among participating nations, assuring India's support for partner countries in capacity-building efforts.
Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2026, Admiral Tripathi said the first session of the conclave involved discussions regarding enhanced cooperation among IOR nations, including the possibility of a joint task force-type arrangement.
"The GMC is based on consensus. There has to be a consensus among all nations. All of us have different capabilities, so what everyone brings to the table has to be taken into consideration," he said.
The Fifth Edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave #GMC26, hosted by #IndianNavy, commenced at @InNwc, Goa, #21Feb 26.The Conclave theme - 'Common Maritime Challenges in the IOR: Progressing Lines of Effort to Mitigate Dynamic Threats' reinforces the need to further strengthen… pic.twitter.com/Tz0LXCYyBh
The Navy chief noted that the idea of closer operational cooperation was well accepted and said modalities of a joint task force would have to be worked out collectively.
He highlighted a previous initiative, referring to Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), under which personnel from 10 IOR countries embarked on an Indian naval platform last year and sailed together for 41 days, making port calls across the region.
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