During his visit to the Port of Rotterdam, Union Minister Piyush Goyal outlined India’s maritime ambitions, highlighting the Sagarmala programme’s role in enhancing infrastructure. He announced plans for a maritime institute in Mumbai, aiming to equip youth with skills for the global shipping industry, thereby boosting India’s maritime workforce contribution.
The upcoming Bimstec summit in Bangkok from April 2-4 aims to establish a maritime transport agreement to enhance trade between Indian ports and those of Myanmar-Thailand. This agreement will strengthen connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia through the Bay of Bengal, benefiting member states by fostering relations in merchant shipping and maritime transport.
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