Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Thursday urged the countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the "safety, security and stability" of the maritime domain, noting that the global security environment is challenging.

"The ocean is our biggest heritage. It is the engine that propels our economies," he said, adding that countries bound by maritime geography share a responsibility.

As countries joined by shared maritime geographies, Doval said it is their responsibility to ensure the safety, security and stability of the region.

He was addressing the 7th meeting of the National Security Advisers of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi.

Doval hosted his counterparts from Memb...