India Accepted as Observer in Indian Ocean Commission

India was accepted as an observer in the Indian Ocean Commission , getting a seat at the table of the organization that handles maritime governance in the western Indian Ocean. India’s entry is a consequence of its deepening strategic partnership with France as well as its expanding ties with the Vanilla Islands.

Key Features

• India had made the application to be an observer last month.
• The Commission has four observers — China, EU, Malta and International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
• The Indian Ocean Commission consists of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (French overseas territory) and Seychelles.

Significance

• India’s observer status ....