India and Africa’s long-standing ties stem from ancient trade across the Indian Ocean and continue to thrive within the contemporary framework of South–South cooperation. Over the years, this relationship has evolved into a multi-dimensional partnership integrating economic development, cultural engagement, and collaboration in the Blue Economy. Maritime cooperation is a key and strategic pillar of India-Africa relations. The Indian Ocean has historically connected the two regions, and today it remains vital for global trade and energy flows. Spanning 70.56 million square kilometres and comprising approximately 20 per cent of the planet's total ocean surface, the Indian Ocean is the world's thirdlargest oceanic division, serving as the principal maritime corridor for trade, energy, and diplomatic engagement between India and Africa. Within this shared oceanic context, the foundation for a Blue Economy partnership between India and Africa becomes particularly gripping.