India and Norway have agreed to strengthen their shared efforts in areas such as countering illicit maritime activities and protecting critical maritime infrastructure.
The two sides also discussed developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation and multilateral cooperation during the inaugural India-Norway Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue, which was held on September 11 in Oslo, Norway.
The two countries conferred on ways to sustain a secure and safe maritime environment in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), conducive to economic growth, peace, and progress in maritime matters.
“The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Norwegian delegation by Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Director General, Department for Security Policy and the High North, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” according to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement.
India and Norway reviewed ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain and avenues of reinforcing international and regional mechanisms for comprehensive maritime security.
It was agreed to hold the next round of the Dialogue in New Delhi on a mutually convenient date.