7th Indian Ocean Conference

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  When
    February 9-10, 2024
  Where
    Perth, Australia
  Who
    Organisers
      India Foundation
      Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
      S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore
      Perth-US Asia Centre, Australia
    Attendees
      Over 300 delegates
      More than 50 foreign ministers
      Heads of multilateral groupings
      Notable Attendees
        External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S Jaishankar
        Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe
        Foreign ministers from
          Bangladesh
          Maldives
          Bhutan
          Nepal
        Foreign ministers from Africa, Pacific, Europe
  Why
    Strengthening regional cooperation
    Discussing challenges in Indian Ocean
      Maritime traffic threats
      Piracy and terrorism
      International law challenges
      Freedom of navigation concerns
      Sovereignty safeguarding
      Trans-national threats
      Illegal activities spectrum
    Addressing grey areas
      Climate change impacts
      Natural disasters
      Fuel, food, fertilizer crises
      Unsustainable debt
      Opaque lending practices
      Unviable projects
      Injudicious choices
    Globalization challenges
      Over-concentrations of manufacturing and technology
      Covid-19 impact on production and supply-chains
      Digital era and artificial intelligence implications
    Future drivers
      Digital technology
      Electric mobility
      Green hydrogen
      Green shipping
  What
    Theme
      "Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean"
    Discussions
      Regional security enhancement
      Economic development strategies
      Environmental sustainability
    Perth as Venue
      Major city along Indian Ocean
      Western Australia's largest city
      Proximity to India
      Indian-origin population significance
  How
    Consultative forum
    Policy dialogues
    Strategic discussions
  Significance
    Geopolitical importance
      Global trade transit route
      Chokepoints like Strait of Malacca, Bab-el-Mandeb strait
    Economic importance
      Fast-growing economies
      Rich in natural resources
      Foreign investment destination
      64% global population coverage
      60% global GDP contribution
    Security importance
      Regional security threats
      Military activity increase
    Environmental importance
      Marine ecosystems preservation
      Climate change impact mitigation
  Previous Editions
    1st Edition in Singapore, 2016
    6th Edition in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2023
    Other Locations
      Sri Lanka
      Vietnam
      Maldives
      UAE

The 7th Indian Ocean Conference, held on February 9-10, 2024, in Perth, Australia, aimed at fostering regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean and addressing various challenges such as maritime threats, climate change, and globalization impacts. Organized by the India Foundation and other international bodies, the conference gathered over 300 delegates, including foreign ministers and heads of multilateral groupings. Discussions focused on enhancing regional security, economic development, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the Indian Ocean’s geopolitical and economic significance. The event also sought to chart a roadmap for future drivers like digital technology and green energy sources.

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