India says AI, maritime security key priorities for its UNSC candidature for 2028–29

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India identified artificial intelligence and maritime security as priorities for its 2028–29 bid for a seat on the UN Security Council. It emphasized protecting freedom of navigation and maritime commerce, citing attacks on commercial shipping and the broader risks posed by chokepoint disruptions.

Mr. Parvathaneni underscored the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and maritime commerce, saying recent attacks against commercial shipping have demonstrated how disruptions at critical maritime chokepoints can have consequences far beyond their immediate geography