The First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in two phases (Phase I at Karwar on 05 Apr and Phase II at New Delhi from 07-10 Apr 25). The Conference is the Apex level, biannual, event facilitating deliberations on significant strategic, operational, and administrative issues among the top Naval Commanders. The Conference will play a pivotal role in emphasising India's role as a 'Preferred Security Partner' in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), bolstering Indian Navy’s contribution to regional peace, security, and stability.

The Conference will commence with Phase I covering 'Flag-Off of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar' by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on 05 Apr 25 at Karwar. IOS Sagar is an initiative towards continued cooperation with IOR nations in pursuance of Gol's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR), as elucidated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius in Mar 2025. INS Sunayna is being deployed to the South-West IOR with a combined crew from Indian Navy and nine friendly foreign countries: Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. Post Flag-Off of IOS Sagar, the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri will inaugurate multiple maritime infrastructures and Support Facilities under Project Seabird. He will also be apprised on 'Indian Naval Op Readiness and Future Outlook' during the first phase of the Conference at Karwar.

The Phase II of the Conference will be held at New Delhi, which will witness a comprehensive review of major Operational, Materiel, Logistics, HR Development, Training, and Administrative aspects. The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Army Staff, and Chief of the Air Staff, will also engage with Naval Commanders during the Conference to foster synergy amongst the three Services and further drive the convergence efforts. The Commanders will also engage with Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary (GoI), and Shri Amitabh Kant on issues related to foreign policy and international engagement. The Navy's quest to strengthen modernisation, indigenisation, and self-reliance in line with Gol's vision of AatmaNirbharta will be a key focus area during the event.

The Conference will bring out synergy and address critical operational, administrative and materiel issues meriting immediate attention and decisions by Naval Commanders, charting Indian Navy's course in pursuit of being a 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready Force'.

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