Sonowal reaffirms India’s MAHASAGAR Vision at Shipping & Ocean Business Meet

OSLO : Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal also represented India in a high-level Ministerial Meeting on the ‘Role of Shipping in Shaping the Future.’ The meet emphasised the need of the industry to align towards a stable, longterm regulatory environment supporting an inclusive and decarbonised ocean-based trade. Ministers from Brazil, Japan, UN, US, China, and Norway joined Shri Sonowal at the meet.

Speaking at the meet, the Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji announced India’s vision of “Growth for All,” articulated as SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). The overarching aim of this vision leverages on India’s vast coastline, strategic location, and maritime heritage to drive economic prosperity, enhance regional security, and ensure sustainable development for all stakeholders. This entails economic cooperation, capacity building, disaster management, information sharing and environmental stewardship. Upgrading from SAGAR initiative, India’s PM Narendra Modi ji announced MAHASAGAR — which is Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions, signalling further consolidation and an expanded approach to holistic maritime engagement & growth.”

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal further added, “Building on the success of the initial phase, Sagarmala 2.0 programme of my Ministry, focuses on bridging critical infrastructure gaps, boosting shipbuilding, ship repair, and recycling, and positioning India as a global maritime leader. Indian government’s outlook on Shipping and Ocean Business is to promote mutual and holistic growth, through robust international cooperation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and green initiatives.”