Visakhapatnam, Feb. 20 -- Stressing the strategic and economic centrality of the Indian Ocean, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on Friday said it provides a "geography of unique intersections, where commerce, prosperity and security converge, not only for the region but at a global scale."Speaking at the 9th edition of IONS Conclave of Chiefs, which began here on Friday, Sobti highlighted the global relevance of the Indian Ocean, stating, "It is central to international trade and energy flows, and it connects diverse littoral states, economies and societies."He noted that the Indian Ocean Region is currently witnessing "a period of steady transformation shaped by evolving trade patterns, technological advancements, e...