Leading Navy Officers to Address Strategic and Operational Matters at Key Conference
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Synopsis
The first Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 starts on April 5, featuring discussions on strategic and operational matters. It will occur in two phases, focusing on India's role as a security partner in the Indian Ocean Region and enhancing naval capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Inaugural Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 on April 5.
- Focus on strategic and operational discussions.
- Phase One in Karwar, Phase Two in New Delhi.
- Launch of IOS Sagar to enhance regional cooperation.
- Emphasis on modernization and self-reliance.
New Delhi, April 4 (NationPress) The inaugural Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 is poised to begin on April 5, focusing on crucial strategic discussions.
This event will unfold in two segments: Phase One will take place in Karwar on Saturday, followed by Phase Two in New Delhi from April 7 to 10.
As the premier biannual gathering, the conference serves as a platform for high-level discussions on vital strategic, operational, and administrative challenges faced by the leading Naval Commanders.
The conference aims to underscore India's significance as a 'Preferred Security Partner' within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), enhancing the Indian Navy’s efforts towards maintaining regional peace, security, and stability.
Phase One will initiate with the ceremonial launch of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) 'Sagar', officiated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in Karwar. Navy officials have indicated that the IOS Sagar reflects an ongoing commitment to collaborate with IOR nations, aligning with the Government of India’s vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR), a concept articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Mauritius in March 2025.
The INS Sunayna will be dispatched to the South-West IOR, supported by a combined crew from the Indian Navy and nine allied nations: Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
Following the launch of IOS Sagar, the Defence Minister will inaugurate various maritime infrastructures and support facilities under Project Seabird. He will also receive updates on 'Indian Naval Operational Readiness and Future Outlook' during the initial phase of the conference in Karwar.
The second phase will be conducted in New Delhi, featuring a thorough assessment of major operational, material, logistics, and HR development aspects.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Army Staff, and Chief of the Air Staff will collaborate with Naval Commanders to enhance synergy among the three branches of the military and further their convergence endeavors.
Additionally, Commanders will interact with Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary (Government of India), and Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of Niti Aayog, regarding foreign policy and international relations, as noted by officials.
The Navy's commitment to advancing modernization, indigenization, and self-reliance in accordance with the Government of India's vision of ‘AatmaNirbharta’ will be a prominent focus during this conference.
Overall, the conference aims to foster synergy and address pressing operational, administrative, and material concerns that require immediate decisions from Naval Commanders, steering the Indian Navy towards achieving a ‘combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force’, as stated by Navy officials.
