New Delhi, Nov 4: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on Tuesday held their 9th High-Level Meeting in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime security, search and rescue operations and environmental protection.
The Indian delegation was led by Director General Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani, while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena, Director General Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, including marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue (SAR) and maritime law enforcement, an official statement said.
Both sides also explored avenues for strengthening capacity building and technical assistance initiatives to enhance operational coordination and cooperation between the two maritime forces.
During the deliberations, the delegations reaffirmed their commitment to working together to address emerging maritime challenges and enhance maritime safety, security and environmental protection across their shared maritime domain.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of the two Coast Guards to strengthening bilateral engagement, promoting coordinated responses to maritime contingencies and advancing regional cooperation for a safe, secure and clean maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region.
