New Delhi, May 7 -- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced the commencement of the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue under the theme "Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World", with India serving as Chair of IORA for 2025-27.

Jaiswal said the talks focused on maritime security.

In a post on X, he said, "The 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue commenced today in New Delhi under the theme "Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World", with India serving as Chair of IORA for 2025-27. The inaugural session featured a keynote address by Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways of India Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, special addresses by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and international Trade of Maur...