New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Emphasising the need for stronger regional partnerships in ocean governance, maritime resilience and responsible adoption of emerging technologies, the three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 concluded in New Delhi on Thursday, with participation from over 40 experts and distinguished speakers representing 20 countries.

The Indian Navy's annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, organised in association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), focused on the theme 'Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific', with deliberations aimed at identifying practical avenues for strengthening maritime cooperation among regional partners.

The concluding day began with a special a...