India hosted the 7th Colombo Security Conclave NSA-level meeting, emphasizing shared responsibility for Indian Ocean Region stability. The conclave focused on enhancing cooperation across five key pillars, including maritime security and counter-terrorism. Seychelles joined as a full member, expanding the group’s reach. NEW DELHI: India firmly asserted its commitment to regional stability as national security adviser Ajit Doval chaired the 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi. The summit brought together top security leadership from the core member states – Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – to significantly enhance cooperative mechanisms across the vital Indian Ocean Region (IOR).Doval told the members that IOR’s security was a shared responsibility. “The ocean is the engine that propels economies, it is our biggest heritage… And as countries joined by shared maritime geographies, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety, security and stability of Indian Ocean Region,” he said at the conclave held on Thursday. The NSA asserted that the strength and success of the elite congregation lay in the common vision, consultations and convergence of objectives.The primary agenda, he said, centred on deepening collaboration under the five established pillars: Maritime Safety and Security; Countering Terrorism and Radicalisation; Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organised Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology; and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Member states specifically committed to expanded joint training and capacity building initiatives.The conclave marked a major institutional milestone with the collective welcome extended to Seychelles for its decision to accede as a full member, substantially expanding the group’s geographic coverage. Adding to the broad regional presence, Malaysia participated for the first time as a guest nation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123PhotostoriesWhy Chunky Panday remains a cult favourite with timeless comic charmCan the 10-3-2-1 rule improve your sleep? Here’s what science says‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter evenings123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors
NEW DELHI: India firmly asserted its commitment to regional stability as national security adviser Ajit Doval chaired the 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi. The summit brought together top security leadership from the core member states – Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – to significantly enhance cooperative mechanisms across the vital Indian Ocean Region (IOR).Doval told the members that IOR’s security was a shared responsibility. “The ocean is the engine that propels economies, it is our biggest heritage… And as countries joined by shared maritime geographies, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety, security and stability of Indian Ocean Region,” he said at the conclave held on Thursday. The NSA asserted that the strength and success of the elite congregation lay in the common vision, consultations and convergence of objectives.The primary agenda, he said, centred on deepening collaboration under the five established pillars: Maritime Safety and Security; Countering Terrorism and Radicalisation; Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organised Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology; and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Member states specifically committed to expanded joint training and capacity building initiatives.The conclave marked a major institutional milestone with the collective welcome extended to Seychelles for its decision to accede as a full member, substantially expanding the group’s geographic coverage. Adding to the broad regional presence, Malaysia participated for the first time as a guest nation.
