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India Clarifies Quad Maritime Surveillance Initiative as Non-Militarisation
New Quad maritime surveillance not militarisation, clarifies India
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India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the newly announced Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC) is intended to enhance regional maritime awareness, not to militarise the Quad alliance. The initiative aims to provide advanced surveillance capabilities to Indo-Pacific nations amid rising maritime congestion.
- 01The Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC) aims to improve regional maritime domain awareness without militarising the Quad alliance.
- 02India's Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the need for advanced surveillance technologies in the Indo-Pacific due to high costs limiting access for many countries.
- 03The IPMSC will enhance existing efforts under the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) by providing real-time data on maritime activities.
- 04The 'Quad at Sea' initiative focuses on improving cooperation among the Coast Guards of the Quad countries for better interoperability.
- 05A joint statement from Quad Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to maritime security and the development of a Common Operational Picture across the Indo-Pacific.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC) is not intended to militarise the Quad alliance but rather to enhance regional maritime domain awareness. MEA Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu explained that the initiative aims to improve surveillance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in response to increasing congestion and the presence of unmonitored vessels. Many countries in the region lack access to advanced surveillance technologies due to cost barriers, prompting Quad partners to collaborate on making these technologies more widely available. The IPMSC will supplement the existing Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) by providing real-time data to partner nations. Additionally, the 'Quad at Sea' initiative, which brings together the Coast Guards of the four Quad countries, aims to improve interoperability and cooperation. A joint statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers reiterated their commitment to addressing maritime security challenges and developing a Common Operational Picture across the region.
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The IPMSC initiative is expected to enhance maritime safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region, benefiting countries that lack advanced surveillance capabilities.
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