What happened:
On March 2, India and Philippines held the second India–Philippines Maritime Dialogue in New Delhi, exchanging assessments on Indo-Pacific developments and perspectives on the Law of the Sea.
Why it matters:
The talks aim to strengthen cooperation in maritime domain awareness, Navy and Coast Guard engagements, marine economy and multilateral forums such as the UN, ReCAAP and IONS—reinforcing a rules-based order and deeper maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.