Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, highlighting India’s emergence as a global maritime power. He said the country’s maritime sector is advancing with “great speed and energy,” backed by major reforms, record investments, and growing international confidence.

Welcoming participants from over 85 countries, including CEOs of global shipping giants, innovators, and policymakers, the Prime Minister said the conclave’s evolution into a global summit reflects India’s rising influence in the maritime domain. “When the global seas are rough, the world looks for a steady lighthouse – India is well poised to play that role with strength and stability,” he said.

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