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India and France Maritime Cooperation in IOR

Context

India and France have agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). They discussed ways to counter threats such as piracy, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing, cyber security threats, and marine pollution.

Key Points of the Cooperation:

Coordinated Surveillance: Both countries agreed to explore joint efforts for coordinated surveillance in the IOR to address various maritime security challenges.

This includes information sharing between key centres like:

Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region in Gurugram, India.
Regional Coordination Operations Centre in Seychelles.
Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre in Madagascar.

Threats to Maritime Security: India and France are focused on tackling illicit maritime activities. They also aim to address hybrid and cyber security threats and marine pollution in the region.
Joint Maritime Operations: The two countries have already conducted joint patrols in the past. India’s P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft was deployed at French Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean for joint operations.
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF): France welcomed India's participation in the CMF, a multinational naval partnership focused on enhancing maritime security across 2 million square miles of international waters.

India became a full member of the CMF in November 2023 after having been an associate partner since 2022. This move reflects India’s growing commitment to maritime security in the region.
India has a liaison officer posted at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Bahrain, working on CMF cooperation.

Fact Box:

Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, covering an area of over 70 million square kilometers.
It connects key regions: the Middle East, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia to the rest of the world.
Vital Sea Routes: 40% of the world’s oil supply and 64% of container shipments pass through this region, making it critical for energy security and international trade.
Strategic Maritime Chokepoints: The region contains several key maritime chokepoints that control the flow of trade and energy supplies:
- Strait of Hormuz: A critical passage for oil shipments.
- Malacca Strait: A major shipping route between the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- Bab el-Mandeb: A key waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

IFC-IOR (Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region)

Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region was established in 2018 at Gurugram, Haryana.
It is an initiative under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).
Objective: Enhance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as part of India’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
The IFC-IOR acts as a collaborative hub for maritime security, aiming to improve information sharing, coordination, and timely responses among nations in the IOR.
The Centre also hosts International Liaison Officers (ILOs) from partner nations (Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States of America.)
IFC-IOR is central to India’s maritime security strategy in the region, facilitating information exchange and coordination.

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22nd January 2025 (11 Topics)

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India and France Maritime Cooperation in IOR

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India and France Maritime Cooperation in IOR

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