Indian Coast Guard ships: Two flagship ships of the Indian Coast Guard, ICGS Vaibhav and ICGS Abhiraj, arrived in Malé, the capital of Maldives, on a four-day go to. The go to is a main initiative in the direction of strengthening maritime cooperation and environmental safety in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) underneath India’s SAGAR Framework (Security and Growth for All in the Region). This step of India is the excellent diplomatic transfer towards China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its rising presence in Maldives.
This initiative has been taken to strengthen protection and maritime cooperation between India and Maldives. ICG ships will assist in maritime safety and catastrophe administration. ICG ships will show useful in aid and rescue operations throughout pure disasters. Meanwhile, yesterday Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake addressed the Prime Minister
Efforts to stop China’s growing influence
China has tried to increase its presence in Maldives through big infrastructure projects. This step of India will challenge China’s influence in Maldives and will further strengthen India’s strategic role in IOR. Maritime security in the Indian Ocean is important not only for Maldives, but also for India and other neighboring countries. ICG ships will ensure safe maritime traffic in the region.
Why will there be unrest in China?
Maldives is located at an important strategic location in the Indian Ocean region. China has launched ‘South-South Cooperation’ Under this, investments have been made in port and airport projects in Maldives. This step of India may prove to be a reply to these efforts of China. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is trying to establish its hold in the Indian Ocean through Maldives. At the same time, the presence of ICG will increase India’s influence in Maldives and weaken China’s efforts under BRI.
Visit to Sri Lanka, sequel to the mission
After the visit to Maldives, the ship will visit Colombo and Galle ports in Sri Lanka. This visit will be another step to enhance maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka.
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