The Indian Navy recently hosted the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 at the Naval War College, Goa.
About Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS):
- This symposium aims to enhance collaboration between key maritime nations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by addressing maritime security challenges.
- Inception: GMS was conceptualized and initiated by the Indian Navy in 2016 to foster cooperation and mutual understanding between India and other key maritime nations of the IOR.
- Purpose: It serves as a forum for collaborative thinking, with a focus on maritime security, cooperation, and the development of shared strategies for the IOR.
- Significance: It brings together naval representatives from 14 Indian Ocean littoral countries to discuss common maritime challenges and security concerns.
GMS 2024:
- Theme: “Common Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region- Progressing Lines of Efforts to Mitigate Dynamic Threats such as Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Other Illegal Maritime Activities.”
- Focus Areas: The symposium emphasizes collaborative efforts to address issues such as-
- Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
- Other forms of illegal maritime activities in the Indian Ocean.
- Countries Involved: Naval representatives from 14 littoral countries of the Indian Ocean Region are participating, including- Bangladesh, Comoros, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand.
Objective of GMS 2024:
- Enhancing Maritime Security: The symposium aims to strengthen regional maritime security by fostering cooperation between participating nations.
- Collaborative Thinking: It encourages open dialogue and exchange of ideas to address evolving maritime challenges and to formulate solutions.
- Combating Maritime Threats: A significant aspect of the symposium is mitigating threats such as IUU fishing and other illegal activities through coordinated regional efforts.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the purpose of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024?
The purpose is to foster collaboration among maritime nations in the Indian Ocean Region to address security challenges.
When was the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) first held?
The GMS was first conceptualized and initiated in 2016 by the Indian Navy.
What is the theme of the Goa Maritime Symposium 2024?
The theme is “Common Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.”
How many countries are participating in the Goa Maritime Symposium 2024?
Fourteen littoral nations of the Indian Ocean Region are participating.
What are the key focus areas of the GMS 2024?
The focus areas include addressing Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and other illegal maritime activities.