New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called for stronger regional economic cooperation, resilient supply chains, and secure maritime connectivity during the curtain raiser of The Andaman Dialogues 2027.

The initiative, established by the Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS) and the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP), serves as an annual platform for regional government and industry leaders to discuss shared economic priorities. The inaugural edition is scheduled for March 2027 at Swaraj Dweep in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the theme "Ensuring Resilience of Sea Assets".

Goyal addressed the gathering virtually, outlining the economic framework intended for the forum...