Indo-Thai CORPAT                                            

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Context: The 32nd edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted.

• As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region towards enhancing regional maritime security.

About Indo-Thai CORPAT

Aims:

• Reinforcing maritime links between the two countries
• Keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade.
• The two navies have been undertaking CORPAT bi-annually since 2005 along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

Significance:

• CORPAT builds up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates institution of measures to prevent and suppress unlawful activities like Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.
• Helps to enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information for prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and for conduct of search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea.
• It will contribute towards Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship between India and Thailand.

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