First Maritime Security Dialogue between India and U.S

U.S. and Indian Officials Meet for First Maritime Security Dialogue

Question: The First Maritime Security Dialogue between India and U.S was held on which of the followoing Day?
(a) 16 May 2016
(b) 17 May 2016
(c) 12 April 2016
(d)12 May 2016
Ans(a)
Related facts:

  • On 16 May 2016 the First Maritime Security Dialogue between India and United States of America was held.
  • The Dialogue was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • The issues discussed were Asia-Pacific maritime challenges, naval cooperation, and multilateral engagement.
  • Maritime security dialogue is one of the many initiatives which was mentioned in the agreement signed in April 2016 during the visit of the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter with Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar.

Reference:
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/pr051616.html
http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/718589/india-united-states-joint-statement-on-the-visit-of-secretary-of-defense-carter
http://www.ptinews.com/news/7451639_India–US-hold-first-Maritime-Security-Dialogue-