Indian Navy's Role in Global Maritime Security: Protecting 500+ Lives and Securing Critical Sea Routes

Nov 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST

India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlights the Indian Navy's significant contributions to global maritime security, including saving over 520 lives through swift interventions and escorting 367 merchant vessels carrying cargo worth $6.3 billion since November 2023, while emphasizing India's commitment to seafarer protection and gender equality in maritime operations.