The Consul General of India in Germany, representing the Consulate General of India in Hamburg, recently held a significant meeting with Mr. Tomas Heider, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), and Ms. Ximena Hinrichs Oyarce, the Registrar of the tribunal. The primary focus of the discussion was on enhancing maritime cooperation between India and ITLOS, particularly in relation to international legal frameworks governing the law of the sea.
The Consul General expressed India’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes and underscored India’s active participation in the global maritime order. ITLOS, based in Hamburg, plays a crucial role in adjudicating disputes and interpreting the provisions of UNCLOS, and this engagement reflects India’s proactive stance in aligning with international legal norms governing ocean governance and maritime boundaries.
The meeting also served as an opportunity to strengthen India’s ties with ITLOS and explore future cooperation on maritime issues, particularly in areas such as the deep seabed, fisheries management, and the fight against piracy and maritime crime. Both sides expressed optimism about the potential for collaboration and the role that ITLOS could play in addressing emerging challenges in global maritime governance.
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