Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday affirmed that India's maritime position, democratic stability, and naval capabilities are playing a crucial role in connecting the Indo-Pacific and the Global South, along with accelerating development, security, and environmental protection through its maritime presence.

Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week-2025 in Mumbai, Shah noted that India's maritime history dates back 5000 years and said that now India is ready to create a new maritime history.

"India's maritime position, democratic stability, and naval capabilities are playing a bridge between the Indo-Pacific and the Global South, effectively accelerating development, security, and the environme...