Coastal states across the IOR, anchoring maritime trade, safeguarding sea lanes,
and shaping strategic security through cooperation and connectivity.
India to South-East Indian Ocean, including Indonesia and Australia.
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that brings together the navies of the Indian Ocean littoral states. Through dialogue, co-operation, and shared understanding, IONS fosters regional maritime security and stability across one of the world’s most strategic oceanic regions.
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