New Delhi: Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, on Tuesday, emphasised the need for collective, cooperative and technology-driven approaches to ensure maritime security in an increasingly complex Indo-Pacific, as he inaugurated the 7th edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) here.

Welcoming over 30 international delegates, Admiral Tripathi said the Indo-Pacific’s future “must be shaped together, through dialogue, cooperation and mutual trust”.

This year’s theme, he noted, reflects India’s expanded maritime vision — from SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) to MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) — underscoring India’s commitment to a secure and inclusive maritime order.

Highlighting what he termed the “dy

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