14 April 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Harbour phase of Indian Navy’s maiden Initiative ‘Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement exercise’
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2121495 )
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Topic: GS2 – International Relations |
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Analysis of the news:
- The event witnessed participation from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.
- The harbour phase of AIKEYME was launched aboard INS Chennai in the presence of key dignitaries from India and Tanzania.
- A Weapons Training Simulator in Arusha and a Defence Expo featuring 22 Indian companies were also inaugurated digitally.
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth emphasized “oneness and unity of purpose” to tackle maritime threats and called for enduring partnerships based on the principle of MAHASAGAR.
- Tanzania hailed the initiative as a strategic move for strengthening maritime cooperation, especially against piracy and trafficking.
- India gifted parachutes, defence books, and a Tri-Services War Gaming Simulator to Tanzania.
The exercise symbolized a commitment to a free, open, and secure Indian Ocean region.
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