"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on 'Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation' on 9th August at 5.30 PM IST [12:00 GMT] via video conferencing", the ministry said in a statement.
The virtual meeting is expected to be attended by several heads of state, UN officials and representatives of relevant international organisations, according to the ministry. The debate will focus on the issues regarding counter-measures to fight maritime crime, ensuring security and strengthening coordination in the maritime domain.
Ships of the UK Carrier Strike Group, USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group operate in formation in the Gulf of Aden, July 12.
"This will be the first time that maritime security will be discussed in a holistic manner as an exclusive agenda item in such a high level open debate", the statement reads.
The ministry also noted that Modi will become the first Indian prime minister to preside over a UNSC open debate.
Earlier in the day, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the meeting.