The three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 (IPRD-2025), the Indian Navy’s flagship strategic dialogue, concluded today in New Delhi. Held from October 28 to 30, 2025, the event witnessed active participation from global experts, senior Indian Armed Forces officers, government officials, scholars, and the public.
Theme and Participation
The seventh edition of IPRD was held under the theme ‘Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement’. It attracted participation from more than thirty countries across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, representing a diverse set of stakeholders committed to maritime security and cooperation.
Highlights of the Dialogue
The final day covered critical topics including the Blue Economy, focusing on seabed infrastructure as an instrument of foreign policy. Speakers from Israel, Vietnam, and the Philippines highlighted regional challenges such as underwater infrastructure protection and Grey Zone activities in the South China Sea. India’s role as a facilitator was emphasized, particularly in the context of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and growing ASEAN-India cooperation.
A special address by Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister underscored India’s rich maritime heritage and initiatives to revitalize shipbuilding and shipping. He also acknowledged the Indian Navy’s role in the construction of INSV Kaundinya, a project aimed at enhancing maritime consciousness by recreating historical maritime traditions.
Regional Cooperation and Future Directions
Discussions extended to the importance of Pacific Island countries and fostering collaboration with South Pacific Island States. Experts deliberated on synergizing mechanisms such as the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) to strengthen regional cooperation.
The conference provided valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners, focusing on customized regional collaborations and new initiatives for multilateral maritime cooperation.
Conclusion
IPRD-2025 reaffirmed its role as a premier international forum for maritime dialogue, fostering strategic cooperation and capacity-building to promote a secure, resilient, and prosperous Indo-Pacific maritime future. The event highlighted India’s commitment to collaborative regional leadership in maritime security.
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Source: PIB
