India, Oct. 5 -- If the Indo-Pacific is to be seen as an organic movement of cultures, civilisations, and democratic currents, then 2025 is an auspicious year for celebrating 55th anniversary of India-Tonga diplomatic relations. Forged in 1970-this treaty stands as a profound milestone to authentic and genuine relations between peoples and civilisations. As India was the flagship civilisation for the region and the known world, so when European traders exploring Oceania stumbled upon the only cohesive political centre and thalassocratic civilisation throughout the region: in Tonga. The fact its people has maintained their monarchy as the manifestation of the traditional governance structure is testament to that fact.

This partnership is ...