Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India Hosts 7th NSA Meet of Colombo Security Conclave
India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval hosted a meeting with other countries' NSAs to discuss how to work together to keep the Indian Ocean safe and secure.
They talked about how to stop bad things like terrorism and trafficking, and how to help each other if there's a disaster.
Seychelles joined the group, and Malaysia visited for the first time.
India's NSA said the Indian Ocean is very important for all the countries that share its coasts, and they should work together to keep it safe.
India's NSA Ajit Doval hosted the 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi
The meeting discussed cooperation across five pillars: maritime safety, countering terrorism, combating trafficking, cyber security, and disaster relief
Seychelles joined as a full member, and Malaysia attended as a guest
NSA Doval emphasized the importance of the Indian Ocean and the need for joint stewardship of maritime resources
Member states discussed ways to enhance cooperation, including through training and capacity-building initiatives
- Who
- NSAs of India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Seychelles (observer), and Malaysia (guest)
- What
- Attended the 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
- When
- Thursday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To discuss and strengthen regional security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region
- Founded
- August 2024 (Sri Lanka)
- Pillars of Cooperation
- Maritime safety and security, countering terrorism, combating trafficking, cyber security, disaster relief
- Current Members
- India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Seychelles
- Observer State
- Seychelles
- Guest State
- Malaysia
