Central Government approves India's accession to Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)

India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Central Government has approved India's accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), representing a strategic milestone that reinforces India's position in global fisheries governance. Subsequent to Guidelines for High Sea Fisheries issued in December, 2025 by Government of India, this initiative would provide a regional framework to expand India's fishing fleet into international waters. Consequently, India will be positioned to safeguard its strategic interests, broaden economic opportunities, and establish legitimate rights for the sustainable harvesting of high-value marine resources under the SIOFA framework. Furthermore, it affirms a recognized pre...