March 23 , 2026
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- The Indian Navy launched the second edition of the IOS SAGAR initiative to strengthen regional maritime ties.
- It aims to improve cooperation, security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region through joint naval engagement.
- SAGAR stands for “Security and Growth for All in the Region”.
- The initiative provides training to foreign naval personnel at Kochi, including seamanship, operations and maritime security practices.
- It involves participation from 16 member countries of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium to enhance coordination.
- The programme includes joint sea deployment, port visits and interaction to address common challenges like piracy, trafficking and disaster response.
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