Indian Navy to Host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026
Ministry of Defence · IR · Posted 23 OCT 2026 12:38PM
What happened
The Indian Navy is hosting the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026) in New Delhi from November 03 to 05, 2026, focusing on science, technology, and academic cooperation with participants from 18 countries.
Why it matters for UPSC
This event highlights India's strategic outreach in the Indo-Pacific region, operationalizing concepts like the IPOI and MAHASAGAR, which is crucial for studying India's foreign policy, maritime security, and regional cooperation under international relations and security themes.
Key objectives
- Host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD-2026) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi from November 03-05, 2026, under the theme 'Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific'.
- Bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners from 18 countries to formulate actionable proposals supporting the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and MAHASAGAR vision.
- Conduct five professional thematic sessions, two special sessions, and two ministerial sessions addressing ocean governance, climate resilience, and maritime technologies.