New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a "free, open, secure and rules-based maritime order" that promotes peace, prosperity and progress for all nations, in a message to the third edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue' being held in New Delhi.

Welcoming policymakers, maritime leaders and experts from across the world to the thought leadership conference, PM Modi said global developments in one part of the world can have an impact far beyond their shores, making dialogue and cooperation on oceans increasingly important.

"Our vision is of a free, open, secure and rules-based maritime order that brings greater peace, prosperity and progress for all. I am confident that Sagarmanthan will giv...