India on Tuesday (local time) vowed to support all national, regional and international efforts for strengthening maritime security, including in the Gulf of Guinea, in consultation with countries of the region. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council meeting on peace and security in Africa, Deputy Permanent Representative R Ravindra said, "India has been engaged with countries in the region, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, on maritime matters, including through the deployment of Navy patrols as well as the building of antipiracy capacities of the countries in the region. "
