Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Indian, Sri Lankan Coast Guards Discuss Maritime Cooperation
The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards met to discuss how they can work together better at sea.
They talked about how to handle things like pollution, search and rescue, and following the rules at sea.
They also discussed ways to help each other improve their skills and share knowledge.
Both countries agreed to keep working closely together to keep the seas safe and clean, and to help each other out when needed.
The Sri Lankan team visited India for the meeting.
Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards discussed maritime cooperation.
Meeting focused on marine pollution response, search and rescue.
Talks aimed to deepen operational coordination and share best practices.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment to address maritime challenges.
Sri Lanka's delegation visited India from August 10-14 for discussions.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard
- What
- High-Level Meeting between Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards
- When
- August 10-14
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance maritime cooperation and address shared challenges
- Meeting Type
- 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM)
- Participants
- Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard
- Focus
- Maritime cooperation
- Topics
- Marine pollution response, search and rescue
- Location
- India
- Dates
- August 10-14
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