Inaugural Indian Ocean Dialogue between U.S., India to be held today

Last Updated15/11/2024

Deepening the ongoing cooperation over the Indian Ocean Region, India and the U.S. are set to hold the inaugural U.S.-India Indian Ocean Dialogue.

India and the U.S. will hold the inaugural U.S.-India Indian Ocean Dialogue on November 14, 2024.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer will join virtually due to flight issues.

Security and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific:
- Discussions will aim to strengthen measures to ensure regional security and economic growth across the Indo-Pacific.
Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET):
- The iCET Intersessional Meeting will explore enhanced cooperation in technology innovation and production.

Historical Context:
- U.S.-India cooperation in the Indo-Pacific dates back to January 2015, when both nations released the Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region during President Obama’s visit to India.
Current Political Landscape
- The dialogue takes place shortly after the U.S. Presidential elections, where former President Donald Trump secured a decisive victory.
- It highlights the continuity of strong bilateral ties, irrespective of political transitions.

The Quad alliance (India, U.S., Australia, and Japan) plays a pivotal role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Quad’s Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness initiative aims to enhance maritime security and cooperation as a global good.
U.S. lawmakers are working on legislation to formalize a cohesive strategy for the Indian Ocean.

The iCET initiative, crucial for advancing high-tech partnerships, is spearheaded by Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser, and Jake Sullivan, his U.S. counterpart.