Archive · 26 Aug 2026
India-Vietnam Coast Guards Deepen Cooperation at Seventh Meeting
India and Vietnam have coast guards that help protect people and the ocean.
Their coast guards held their seventh important meeting in Chennai.
Paramesh Sivamani led the Indian side, while Major General Luong Dinh Hung led the Vietnamese side.
They discussed rescuing people at sea and enforcing maritime laws.
They also talked about responding to marine pollution and improving training.
The two forces want to share useful ideas, visit each other’s ships and work together more smoothly.
They agreed that regular meetings can build trust and improve cooperation.
A joint exercise called SAHYOG–HOPTAC is planned at sea for 27 August 2026.
The Indian and Vietnam Coast Guards held their seventh high-level meeting in Chennai on Tuesday.
The meeting was co-chaired by Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani and Vietnam Coast Guard Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung.
Discussions covered maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building.
Both sides reviewed professional exchanges, ship visits and other bilateral engagements while reaffirming the importance of training and sharing best practices.
The SAHYOG–HOPTAC joint exercise is scheduled at sea for 27 August 2026 to improve coordination and exchange operational practices.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard, led by Paramesh Sivamani and Major General Luong Dinh Hung.
- What
- They held their seventh high-level meeting and discussed strengthening maritime cooperation, safety and operational coordination.
- When
- The meeting was held on Tuesday; a related SAHYOG–HOPTAC exercise is scheduled for 27 August 2026.
- Where
- The meeting took place at the Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters in Chennai.
- Why
- To improve cooperation in maritime rescue, law enforcement, pollution response, training, professional exchanges and coordinated operations.
- Meeting
- Seventh India-Vietnam Coast Guard High-Level Meeting
- Framework
- 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation
- Location
- Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters, Chennai
- Co-chairs
- Director General Paramesh Sivamani and Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung
- Discussion areas
- Maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building
- Ongoing engagements
- Professional exchanges, training programmes, ship visits and sharing best practices
- Planned exercise
- SAHYOG–HOPTAC, scheduled at sea for 27 August 2026
