Onjo Simson

  The virtual trilateral meeting between India, France, and the UAE is a major move in the changing strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region. At the same time, it highlights India’s active participation in minilateral forums while using its relations with France and the UAE as a way of dealing with difficult geopolitical transitions. France’s historical ties with India stand as a reminder of a strategic partnership that it once had with Russia underscoring their shared commitment towards an Indo-Pacific region that is free as well as safe from any form of threats. Both sides support something taught just about everywhere — the maritime order based on rules –, which plays an important role in maintaining and supporting world commerce among other issues. The increasing bond between India and the UAE only strengthens the trilateral relationship more, underscoring the shared strategic vision and healthy bilateral engagements they have with each other. This further elevates the ro...