# India maritime and strategic diplomacy expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-maritime-and-strategic-diplomacy-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-10T03:56:33.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

During the Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, India engaged in multiple bilateral discussions to expand maritime, strategic, and connectivity partnerships.

India held high-level talks with Saudi Arabia focused on port investments in projects such as Vadhavan and Galathea Bay, as well as cooperation in shipbuilding, seafarer training, and the maritime energy sector. Discussions with Oman centered on regional security, maritime cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the implementation of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Furthering these efforts, Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met with representatives from Belgium to explore port development and transport infrastructure, and with Bhutan to discuss regional connectivity and infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: India strengthens maritime ties with Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Bhutan

At the Sagarmanthan 2026 dialogue in New Delhi, India held bilateral talks with Belgium, Saudi Arabia, and Bhutan to enhance maritime cooperation, port connectivity, and trade infrastructure.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-strengthens-maritime-ties-with-belgium-saudi-arabia-and-bhutan

### 2026-10-07: India advances maritime and strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and Oman

India is strengthening maritime and strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and Oman, focusing on port investments, energy cooperation, and regional security in the Strait of Hormuz.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-advances-maritime-and-strategic-ties-with-saudi-arabia-and-oman

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