Seminar on Indo-Pacific maritime security held 

The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, in collaboration with the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras, hosted a seminar on “Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific” for leading experts, academics, and defence professionals on Thursday. According to a press release, U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges said in his opening remarks, “India is an irreplaceable partner with the United States in the Indo-Pacific. Its contribution strengthens the foundation of governance, rule of law, and security in the region. We are proud of India’s active role in the Quad in fostering regional cooperation and its significant contributions to humanitarian assistance.” Discussion on power dynamics, trade, and the impacts of technology innovations on maritime frontiers were held.