India-Sri Lanka Coast Guards Strengthen Maritime Partnership

• Eighth high-level meeting held between Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard in New Delhi.

• Discussions focused on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and capacity building and technical assistance.

• Sri Lankan delegation led by Director-General Rear Admiral Y.R. Serasinghe, Indian side by Director-General Paramesh Sivamani.

• Both sides reaffirmed commitment to address maritime challenges and promote safety, security, and environmental protection.

• SLCG delegation to visit India from August 10-14.

• 5th India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation held in New Delhi.