The India-Indonesia-Australia Focal Points’ Meeting was held virtually on Tuesday. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, discussions under the framework covered areas of cooperation such as marine pollution, blue economy and maritime domain awareness. The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary (Oceania and Indo-Pacific) Ms. Paramita Tripathi, while the Indonesian side was led by Director for Pacific and Oceanic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Adi Dzulfuat and the Australian side by First Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ms. Sarah Storey.

The three sides also held discussions to explore opportunities for collaboration including under the framework of Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) mechanisms. They noted convergence between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).  India, Indonesia and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing their shared values and working together towards a free, open, inclusive, peaceful, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific.