While an aggressive China is seeking more access to the Indian Ocean, India is making efforts to counter the dragon in the region. India recently held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Four of the countries belong to the western Indian Ocean where China poses potential threats. 35 diplomats from Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka & Maldives participated in the 2-week course. Comoros and Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean sent 12 and 10 diplomats respectively.
