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Part of situation: India maritime and strategic diplomacy expansion (2 clusters)

India strengthens maritime ties with Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Bhutan

drone attack maritime security seafarers Sagarmanthan 2026 tanker attack

During the Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Indian Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held several bilateral meetings to strengthen maritime and connectivity ties.

In discussions with Belgium’s Flemish Minister of Mobility, Public Works, Ports and Sport, Annick De Ridder, the parties explored port development, maritime connectivity, and transport infrastructure.

Minister Sonowal also met with Eng. Suliman Almazroua, President of the Saudi Ports Authority, to discuss enhancing port connectivity, facilitating trade, and collaborating on the blue economy. Additionally, meetings were held with Bhutan’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, to focus on regional connectivity and infrastructure.

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MT PETRO DOLPHIN · Sarbananda Sonowal · Sohar Anchorage

Sources

MT Petro Dolphin hit by drone attack off Oman’s coast, two Indian seafarers missing: Sonowal [desitalkchicago.com]
ওমানের ট্যাঙ্কারে ড্রোন হামলা! নিখোঁজ ২ ভারতীয় নাবিক, উদ্ধার করা হয়েছে ৯ জনকে [bengali.news18.com]
Two Indian Seafarers Missing Following Drone Attack on Tanker in Oman [thecsrjournal.in]
Two Indian seafarers missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's Sohar [www.mangalorean.com]
World News | MT Petro Dolphin Hit by Drone Attack off Oman's Coast, Two Indian Seafarers Missing: Sonowal [www.latestly.com]
Sagarmanthan 2026: India strengthens maritime and connectivity ties with Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Bhutan [indiashippingnews.com]
Nine Indian seafarers rescued, two missing after drone attack on tanker at Sohar Anchorage: Sonowal [www.newindianexpress.com]