During his visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon expressed interest in joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

About IPOI

• The IPOI is a non-treaty-based voluntary framework aimed at promoting cooperation for a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.
• It emphasizes collaboration among like-minded nations through practical and inclusive maritime partnerships.
• Genesis of IPOI: IPOI was launched by India in 2019 at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • It is based on India’s “Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)” initiative, introduced in 2015.

Nations Involved in IPOI

• IPOI is open to all like-minded Indo-Pacific countries.
• The current lead partners on various pillars of IPOI include:
  • Australia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, France, United Kingdom and India

Functions of IPOI

• Encourages cooperation on maritime resource management and security.
• Strengthens disaster response and risk reduction through shared strategies.
• Promotes academic and technological exchange for sustainable ocean development.
• Builds robust maritime trade connectivity and transport links.
• Supports maritime environmental conservation and ecological protection.
• Facilitates capacity building and resource sharing between partner nations.
• Serves as a platform to enhance India’s leadership role in the Indo-Pacific region.

Seven Pillars of IPOI

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