In a first, India, France conduct joint patrols from Reunion Island

Indian Ocean, Kidnap for Ransom, Maritime Security, Piracy, port security, Robbery, smuggling 1 Minute

Dinakar Peri

India and France, For the first time, have conducted joint patrols from the Reunion Island, signalling New Delhi’s intent to engage with friendly foreign partners in expanding its footprint in the Indian Ocean, focusing on the stretch between the East African coastline and the Malacca straits.

India has so far carried out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) only with maritime neighbours and had rejected a similar offer by the US.

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Source: thehindu.com

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