NMF Hosts Philippines Delegation for Indo-Pacific Maritime Dialogue

The National Maritime Foundation hosted a delegation from the Philippines, led by Acting Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Ocean Affairs, Emmanuel Donato K Guzman.

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a presentation outlining India’s key priorities in the maritime domain. These included safeguarding territorial integrity, sustaining regional peace and stability through a rules-based order, promoting economic growth, and reinforcing India’s role as a reliable and preferred maritime partner.

The interaction provided an opportunity for substantive exchanges on Indo-Pacific maritime security, regional cooperation mechanisms, and shared challenges across the maritime domain. Discussions reflected converging perspectives on the importance of collaboration in addressing evolving security dynamics and ensuring stability in the region.

The engagement underscores the National Maritime Foundation’s continued commitment to fostering international dialogue and strengthening maritime partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.