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India and the US are set to hold the first US-India Indian Ocean Dialogue on November 14 strengthening cooperation over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

About the Indian Ocean Dialogue:

The Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) was established during the 13th Council of Ministers’ meeting in November 2013 in Perth, Australia, and is a flagship initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
It functions as a Track 1.5 discussion, combining officials and non-officials for a more inclusive dialogue, with the latest (9th edition) held in May 2023 at Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Key areas discussed in 2024 Edition:
- Strengthening Maritime Security: Enhances coordination on maritime freedom and security, crucial for trade routes and energy supply.
- Economic and Environmental Cooperation: Supports trade, blue economy, and addresses climate change impacts on the region.

Significance in India-U.S. Relations

Indo-Pacific Partnership: Reinforces Quad cooperation and aligns both nations’ strategic interests.
Power Balance in the Region: Counters influence from other powers, fostering an open Indo-Pacific.
Defense and Technology Collaboration: Expands ties in emerging tech and defense, enhancing India’s security role.
Disaster Preparedness: Builds climate resilience and sustainable resource management efforts.

PYQ:

[2017] Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.

2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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