New Delhi viewed the summit as reinforcing India's commitment to a rules-based international order, addressing regional security concerns, and enhancing maritime cooperation. The focus on critical and emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, development of port and logistic infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness initiatives were areas where India saw tangible benefits.

The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.

India could play a pivotal role, given its excellent relations with the US and its pragmatic approach to issues in the region, which could ultimately lower tensions and benefit the Chabahar project in the sense that both countries could then find the atmosphere conducive to work closely together to tap the thus-far unrealised potential of the project.

The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.