New Delhi, July 12 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has underlined India's increasing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region, guided by its SAGAR vision, Security And Growth for All in the Region. The government stressed its commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific that respects sovereignty, resolves disputes peacefully, and follows international law.

In its Annual Report for 2024, the MEA said, "India's objective is a multi-faceted engagement with all countries in the region and those with interests in it, encompassing political, security, economic, and socio-cultural spheres, aimed at Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)."

The report noted steady progress in India's ties with regional b...