US, Japan, S. Korea to enter into security pact for the Pacific

  • August 19, 2023
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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US, Japan ,S. Korea to enter into security pact for the Pacific

Subject :IR

Section: International groupings

Context:  A historic meeting was held between the U.S , Japan and South Korea at Camp David on strengthening economic and security ties.

More about the news:

  • The summit at Camp David was the first standalone meeting between the three countries
  • The three leader released the “Camp David Principles”
  • The leaders agreed to establish a three-way hotline for crisis communication.
  • They decided to enhance cooperation on ballistic missile-related
  • The agreement included the expansion of joint military exercises.
  • A written “commitment to consult” was issued by the leaders.The commitment emphasized their resolve to coordinate responses to regional challenges, provocations, and threats that affect their collective interests and security.

Different initiatives of India in the Indo-Pacific region:

  • Maritime Principles at HACGAM:India upheld its commitment to open and rule-based maritime boundaries in the Indo-Pacific region during the 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022.
  • SAGAR Initiative’s Purpose:Through the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative, India aims to foster strategic partnerships with littoral nations in both Asia and Africa within the Indian Ocean region.
  • IPRD as a Dialogue Platform:The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) serves as a platform for discussions on public policy, fostering balanced participation from governmental and non-governmental entities. It encourages robust exchanges on regional concerns.
  • IPOI’s Pillars of Cooperation:The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) engages in multifaceted cooperation with partner countries. Key areas include Maritime Security, Ecology, Resources, Capacity Building, Disaster Management, Science, Technology, Trade, Connectivity, and Transport.
  • QUAD:India actively participates in the Quadrilateral security dialogue (QUAD), a forum fostering regional security and economic collaboration across the Indo-Pacific region.
  • MEA’s Indo-Pacific Division:To streamline Indo-Pacific affairs, India established a dedicated division within the Ministry of External Affairs. This division facilitates comprehensive engagement on Indo-Pacific matters.
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