India, Oct. 14 -- The Central Government has approved India's accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), marking a significant step towards strengthening the country's role in international fisheries governance and expanding opportunities for sustainable fishing in international waters.
The decision follows the government's Guidelines for High Seas Fisheries issued in December 2025 and is expected to provide a regional framework for expanding India's fishing operations beyond its exclusive economic zone. The move aims to safeguard the country's strategic interests, create new economic opportunities and support the sustainable harvesting of valuable marine resources under the SIOFA framework.
With accession, Indian...