Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the United Nations Security Council meeting that will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 9). The participation of the Russian President shows Moscow's backing to the India-led initiative and the close relationship between both countries. PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate. The release explained, "Given that no country alone can address the diverse aspects of maritime security, it is important to consider this subject in a holistic manner in the United Nations Security Council." IPOI has seven pillars of maritime security which are Maritime Ecology; Maritime Resources; Capacity Building and Resource Sharing; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation; and Trade Connectivity and Maritime Transport.

Source: dna August 08, 2021 15:22 UTC