Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's recent comments on India's role as a 'net security provider' have sparked analysis regarding conceptual understanding and strategic aims. The term, originating from a 2009 US defense remark, aligns with India's long-held maritime security vision. India's 2015 maritime strategy document, 'Ensuring Secure Seas,' prioritized preventing maritime threats and expanded its areas of interest to include the South-West Indian Ocean and Red Sea, reflecting a proactive approach to regional security.