Relevance: Prelims: Polity: International
Why in news?
- India was accepted as an observer in the Indian Ocean Commision on Friday, getting a seat at the table of the organization that handles maritime governance in the western Indian Ocean.
- India’s entry is a consequence of its deepening strategic partnership with France as well as its expanding ties with the Vanilla Islands. For India, the importance of joining this organization lies in several things.
About:
- India will get an official foothold in a premier regional institution in the western Indian Ocean, boosting engagement with islands in this part of the Indian Ocean.
- These island nations are increasingly important for India’s strategic outreach as part of its Indo-Pacific policy.
- India would showcase its growing capability and intent as a first responder for crises in this region, as was seen during the recent floods in Madagascar when India sent the INS Airavat with relief supplies to the country. India will also promote development cooperation in this region.
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