In a bid to enhance maritime collaboration, India and the Philippines are set to establish a dialogue on maritime affairs, signalling a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, Shambhu Kumaran, has highlighted the pivotal role of maritime cooperation, acknowledging the shared oceanic dependence of both economies.
“We’ve agreed to set up a maritime affairs dialogue, which will also have a track two component,” Ambassador Kumaran said in an interview to Philippines media, emphasising the comprehensive nature of their engagement. The ambassador pointed that both the countries are now working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime cooperation with the Coast Guards and hope are that Philippine Coast Guard Commander will soon visit India to sign this MOU.
Maritime collaboration between the two sides spans naval interactions and mutual exchange of white shipping information, geared towards fortifying maritime domain awareness and fostering information sharing. In this context, Ambassador Kumaran stressed, “Maritime security is of top concern to both our countries.” He expanded on the broader implications of their cooperation, addressing critical matters such as climate change, ocean health, and resource management, which resonate as shared challenges.
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