The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) held their 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea, on October 14, to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and enhance operational coordination between the two maritime security agencies.
According to a Ministry of Defence press release, the meeting reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed a roadmap to deepen cooperation in key areas, including Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), capacity building and operational coordination.
Reaffirming their commitment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), both Coast Guards agreed to strengthen professional exchanges, joint training exercises, bilateral ship visits and real-time information sharing.
The meeting reaffirmed the two agencies’ shared commitment to enhancing operational synergy and contributing to a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem in the region.
The Indian Coast Guard delegation, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from October 13 to 16, was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, while the Korean delegation was headed by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil.
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