In this session at #Raisina2026, global leaders and policy experts break down the shifting dynamics of the Indian Ocean region. From the West Asia crisis to the rising tension between great powers, the stakes for maritime security have never been higher.

Most importantly, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivers a definitive message on India’s path forward: "The rise of India will be determined by India, It will be determined by our strength, not by the mistakes of others."
In this video, we explore:

Why the Indian Ocean is the new global battleground.

The role of IORA in maintaining a rules-based maritime order.

How India is actively rebuilding regional connectivity through the SAGAR policy.

Speakers: 

Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Seychelles 

Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mauritius 

Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, Sri Lanka 

Marise Payne, Former Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs, Australia 

S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, India

Moderator:

Palki Sharma, Journalist, India