Thread by @dperi84

We have seen regular naval Chinese presence in Indian Ocean for over decade now. Their trade, energy all come frm their West. It wont b surprising to see thm coming into IO soon, as its said the flag follows trade: @indiannavy Chief Adm Singh on PLA Navy #Raisina2021 #IndoPacific

.@indiannavy Adm Singh stresses on information sharing in #IndoPacific, coz info leads to awareness... Once we are comfortable in the white shipping, we must move to the grey shipping. Ultimate idea would be to be able to plug and play, he says with @raji143 #Raisina2021

As far as military part is concerned, navies of Aus, Japan, US & India already enjoy a high degree of interoperability. If an opportunity arises, we have capability & capacity to come together in almost plug n play mechanism: CNS @indiannavy #Quad #Raisina2021 @raji143 @INDOPACOM

China is greatest threat to rules based Int order. 2nd Russia's role in region. They seek to undermine regional interests n trying to impose add costs on US & allies. Thn Nuclear threat on Korean peninsula, non-state actors, natural disasters: Adm Davidson @INDOPACOM #Raisina2021

Given expanse of #IndoPacific, no one can do it alone. Expanse is an incentive for nations to work together. @indiannavy is ready to do its bit to contribute to security & stability. We can build collective maritime competence, n learn from each other: Adm Singh @raisinadialogue

There is also a natural desire among most nations in the region to cooperate & collaborate for greater prosperity. #IndoPacific provides tremendous opportunities for ‘issue based convergences’. Convergence, as you know, can lead to cohesion: @indiannavy CNS Adm Singh #Raisina2021

As for the wider Indian Ocean, @indiannavy's aim is to be Preferred Security Partner. Be credible and forward-leaning in our engagements, be first responders: Adm Singh @raisinadialogue #Raisina2021

Shun transactional nature of engagements, work with regional navies to build their capacities to secure their interests, as also work with like minded navies to build interoperability and trust: @indiannavy CNS Adm Singh #Raisina2021 @raisinadialogue

Akin to mythological ‘Samudra Manthan’, we can work together extract many treasures n ultimately ‘Amrit’ – Heavenly Nectar. Thr exist many avenues 4 maritime nations in #IndoPacific 2 come together n ensure that ocean churn should be benefit of all: CNS @indiannavy #Raisina2021

India remains a priority for the @INDOPACOM. There has been significant cooperation over the last 3 years including interoperability: Adm Phil Davidson #Raisina2021 @raisinadialogue

.#Quad has gained momentum. Its a diamond of democracies in region.. We shd think abt it in broadest possible terms.. look at global economic opps n advance cyber n space coop. Coming together sends a powerful message in support of rules based order: Cdr @INDOPACOM #Raisina2021