Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
- It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement that promotes cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order.
- It was launched by India in 2019 at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok (Thailand).
- It aims to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, fostering peace, stability, and prosperity for all participating countries.
- It builds upon the “Security and Growth for All in the Region” (SAGAR) initiative announced by the Prime Minister in 2015.
Key Pillars of IPOI
The IPOI identified seven key pillars, with the possibility of one or two countries leading each pillar while others could participate voluntarily.