During the February 13 meeting in Jakarta, ASEAN and India emphasized maritime cooperation as a priority, focusing on sea safety, environmental protection, and adherence to international law in the Indo-Pacific. The Philippines, chairing ASEAN, co-led discussions on the 2026 ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation aimed at enhancing regional collaboration.
During a three-day visit, personnel from the Indian Coast Guard and the Indonesian Coast Guard will engage in professional interactions, tabletop exercises, and joint training sessions. This collaboration emphasizes maritime safety and security, focusing on areas like law enforcement, pollution response, and search and rescue to enhance operational effectiveness in the region.
India is collaborating with ASEAN to enhance maritime cooperation and sustainable tourism in the Indo-Pacific. The second ASEAN Cruise Dialogue in Tamil Nadu aims to develop cruise routes similar to the Caribbean, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage and promoting regional connectivity and collaboration in the growing cruise industry.
India is set to collaborate with ASEAN to establish cruise tourism routes in the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, announced Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. During the ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, discussions focused on enhancing connectivity, improving port infrastructure, and fostering sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific region to boost maritime cooperation.
Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are actively pursuing maritime decarbonization, as highlighted in a recent workshop in Bangkok. Focused on greenhouse gas emissions data and national action plans, the event aimed to equip countries with essential tools for emissions tracking and sustainable maritime connectivity, fostering regional cooperation.
