Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

19 Mar 2025

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

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

Pillar Focus Area Lead/Partner Countries
Maritime Security Enhancing maritime safety, combating piracy, and illegal fishing. UK and India
Maritime Ecology Promoting marine conservation and reducing ocean pollution. Australia and Thailand
Maritime Resources Sustainable use of ocean resources, fisheries management. France and Indonesia
Capacity Building & Resource Sharing Strengthening disaster response, training, and research. Germany
Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Enhancing preparedness for tsunamis, cyclones, and maritime accidents. India and Bangladesh
Science, Technology & Academic Cooperation Research collaboration on ocean sciences and marine biodiversity. Italy and Singapore
Trade, Connectivity & Maritime Transport Improving port infrastructure, shipping routes, and logistics. Japan and the US

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