PM Modi to virtually inaugurate third edition of Global Maritime India Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 today, October 17.

The summit is scheduled to be held from 17th to 19th October at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.

This biggest maritime event is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Akashvani correspondent reports that it is expected that the inaugural session will be graced by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawan.

The session is also set to witness the participation of ministers from 12 countries, including Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Comoros, Iran, Italy, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Spain, and Nepal. In addition, 16 State ministers and Lieutenant Governors from 11 Indian States and Union Territories will be present.

The summit will focus on key areas of the maritime sector with sessions and discussions around ports of the future; decarbonisation; coastal shipping; shipbuilding innovation & technology maritime safety and security; and maritime tourism, among others.