Event organized with the National Maritime Foundation, a sea‑studies organization.
Key theme: converting scientific knowledge into lasting regional cooperation.
Sessions highlighted academic networks, human‑capital development, and maritime domain awareness.
Discussions included protecting seaborne trade and undersea cables.
Special ambassadorial interaction featured representatives from three countries.
Outcome: several policy suggestions to boost science and technology collaboration.
Participants from several Indo‑Pacific nations discussed building university networks, joint research, and training programs.
A separate session examined maritime situational awareness and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure through shared information.
Ambassadors from Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Norway took part in a special dialogue, and the meeting concluded with actionable recommendations.
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