Parliament passes anti-piracy bill to ensure maritime security | India News,The Indian Express

The Rajya Sabha passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill 2022 by voice vote on Wednesday. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill 2022 by voice vote on Wednesday. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it has provisions for the prevention of maritime piracy, will strengthen India’s maritime security and give it an effective legal instrument to combat the menace.

The bill will also enable the country fulfil its international obligations and improve India’s standing at global forums.

“Ensuring maritime security is key to safeguard India’s security and economic wellbeing,” he said.

The bill was initially introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 9, 2019 and referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs for examination.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/parliament-passes-anti-piracy-bill-maritime-security-8337403/


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