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- The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has chaired the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate.
- The UN Security Council then adopted India’s presidential statement on maritime security.
- PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate.
- The theme of the high-level open debate was ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’.
- Five-point agenda had been laid down by PM to increase the maritime cooperation.
- They are
- Removal of barriers to legitimate maritime trade.
- Resolution of maritime disputes peacefully in accordance with international law.
- Fight threats from natural disasters, non-state actors.
- Conservation of marine resources.
- Promoting responsible maritime connectivity.
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