Yashi Singh – Mumbai Uncensored, 14th March 2022
India is participating in at the Colombo Security Conclave and also is addressing the Fifth National Security Agency – level talks in Maldives . Ajit Doval addressing the Colombo Security Conclave has called for regional response to maritime challenges and emphasizing upon the “close cooperation’s “ between various maritime neighbors of India .
Addressing the Colombo Security Conclave Ajit Doval said “ Our national security is deeply intertwined with our collective security aspirations in this region. Our geographical proximity allows us to be first responders for each other in crisis situations. We have worked well together, in tackling narcotics trafficking, organized crimes and mitigating threats posed by (maritime) accidents,” while referring to India’s support to Sri Lanka when vessels in its waters caught fire.
Further Ajit Doval in addition to other responses also called upon the concrete roadmap for cooperation said that “India was committed to working in close co-operation with our maritime neighbors” highlighting in building the capacity through various ways such as supplying equipment , upgrading coastal security installations and also exchange of information for unitedly countering threats .
The deliberations were joined by Maldives defense minister Mariya Ahmed Didi , Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of defense general Kamal Gunaratne and National Security Advisor of Mauritius. Further delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as observers .
