During COVID period, many developments took place for well-being of Indian Ocean Region: EAM Jaishankar

Dec 04, 2021

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dec 04 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Ocean Conference 2021 in Dubai, UAE on December 04, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during COVID-19 period that a number of developments have been taken for the well-being of the Indian Ocean Region. “We are meeting after a bit of a gap due to COVID. In that period, a number of developments have taken place that has a direct bearing on the well-being of the Indian Ocean Region. A starting point could be the trend lines that have influenced the evolution of Indian Ocean in recent years. First and foremost is the changing American strategic posture. Since 2008, we've witnessed greater caution in US power projection and an effort to correct its overextension,” said the EAM. He further said, “It may have taken different forms and been articulated in very different ways but there's larger consistency over three administrations that they themselves may not readily recognise. It is expressed in footprint and posture, terms of engagement, extent of involvement and nature of initiatives.”