- They have enhanced their partnership to preserve marine resources. Hence, they will observe economic, infrastructure, and scientific cooperation between them.
- The discussion for the same was recently held between External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian.
- Both the countries will make the blue economy a priority and the driver for their progress.
- They will respect the environment and coastal and marine biodiversity.
- They will jointly work in marine science research in order to understand oceans in a better way.
- The roadmap will cover areas like maritime trade, the naval industry, fisheries, marine technology, scientific research, integrated coastal management, marine eco-tourism, inland waterways, and administrations on civil maritime issues.
Question:
Q.1 With which country has India committed to adopting a roadmap for a blue economy?
a. Mauritius
b. Germany
c. France
d. Maldives
a. Mauritius
b. Germany
c. France
d. Maldives
