India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The 9th Conclave of Chiefs of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 Feb 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies and Heads of Maritime Security Agencies from 33 countries, representing IONS Members, Observers, and other Indian Ocean littoral nations. Participation spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific reflected the growing alignment of like-minded navies committed to strengthening maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
In a historic moment for the forum, the Indian Navy assumed the Chairmanship of IONS from the Royal Thai Navy, marking India's return to the helm after 16 years. Having earlier held the inaugural Chai...