Navy Chief Calls for Stronger Maritime Partnerships Under MAHASAGAR Vision As IPRD 2025 Opens In Delhi
Admiral Tripathi said this year’s Dialogue is aligned with the government’s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR. Image courtesy: RNA
Indian Navy’s annual, international, apex-level conference – Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 – opened on Tuesday (October 28, 2025) in New Delhi, and will encompass wide-ranging discussions by globally renowned experts in multiple facets of the Indo-Pacific maritime domain.
A day ahead of the IPRD 2025 inaugural ceremony, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi urged representatives from 30 nations to collaborate in building a secure, resilient, and prosperous maritime future, during the flagship international conference on maritime strategy, diplomacy, and cooperation.
Addressing the gathering via video message, Admiral Tripathi highlighted the evolution of the Dialogue as a premier regional platform for nations to share ideas and foster collaboration under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
MAHASAGAR: What does it signify for India’s maritime vision?
Admiral Tripathi said this year’s Dialogue is aligned with the government’s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. He underlined that the concept places capacity-building and regional cooperation at the centre of collective maritime progress.
“MAHASAGAR encourages cooperation among like-minded nations to ensure shared security and prosperity,” Admiral Tripathi said.
What is the focus theme of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025?
The 2025 edition of IPRD carries the theme, “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth Through Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement.” The Navy chief noted that the theme reflects India’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable maritime engagement.
“Together, let’s build a safer, stronger and more prosperous maritime order,” he added.
IPRD 2025: What are the key areas of discussion?
Hosted by the Indian Navy with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as its knowledge partner, the three-day event has brought together naval leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts from across the Indo-Pacific. Key focus areas include capacity-building and capability-enhancement; maritime security and strategic coordination; blue economy and sustainable growth; climate resilience and disaster preparedness; maritime technology, connectivity, and future infrastructure.
Further, the Indo-Pacific region is witnessing rapid transformation due to maritime security challenges, climate change, and supply-chain disruptions, the Navy chief stated, adding these evolving dynamics demand fresh ideas, stronger partnerships, and smarter strategies to strengthen regional stability.
