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Delhi : The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2023 in New Delhi from November 15 to 17. The event will bring together policymakers, military leaders, and maritime experts from across the Indo-Pacific region to discuss the theme of “Geopolitical Impacts upon Indo-Pacific Maritime Trade and Connectivity.”
The IPRD is a flagship event of the Indian Navy and is designed to foster dialogue and cooperation on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region. This year’s event is particularly timely, given the growing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges in the region.
The IPRD will feature a series of panel discussions and keynote addresses on topics such as the impact of China on maritime connectivity in the Indo-Pacific, the role of the private sector in maritime security, and maintaining a rules-based order in the region.
The Indian Navy is committed to working with its partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The IPRD is an important platform for advancing this goal.
What is the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue?
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is an annual international conference organized by the Indian Navy. It is a forum for policymakers, military leaders, and maritime experts from across the Indo-Pacific region to discuss maritime issues of common interest.
The IPRD was first held in 2018 and has since become a leading maritime security conference in the Indo-Pacific region. It provides a platform for participants to share their perspectives on the maritime challenges and opportunities facing the region, and to explore ways to enhance cooperation on maritime security issues.
Why is the IPRD 2023 important?
The IPRD 2023 is particularly important given the growing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The region is home to some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes and is essential to global trade and commerce. However, the region is also facing a number of challenges, including the rise of China, increasing maritime disputes, and the proliferation of non-state actors.
The IPRD 2023 will provide a forum for participants to discuss these challenges and to explore ways to enhance cooperation on maritime security issues. The event will also be an opportunity to promote the Indian Navy’s vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
What are the key themes of the IPRD 2023?
The key themes of the IPRD 2023 include:
- The impact of China on maritime connectivity in the Indo-Pacific
- The role of the private sector in maritime security
- Maintaining a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific
- Other important maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region
Who is participating in the IPRD 2023?
The IPRD 2023 is expected to attract over 300 participants from over 20 countries. The participants will include policymakers, military leaders, maritime experts, and academics.
What are the expected outcomes of the IPRD 2023?
The expected outcomes of the IPRD 2023 include:
- Enhanced understanding of the maritime challenges and opportunities facing the Indo-Pacific region
- Increased cooperation on maritime security issues among the participants
- Promotion of the Indian Navy’s vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
