Kashmir News Bureau Desk
Srinagar, Oct 15 (KNB): The 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held in Incheon, Republic of Korea, on October 14, with a focus on strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two maritime security agencies.
According to a press statement issued to the news agency Kashmir News Bureau (KNB), the meeting reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed strategies to expand cooperation in key areas, including Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), capacity building and operational coordination.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and agreed to further strengthen professional exchanges, joint training exercises, bilateral ship visits and real-time information sharing.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of the two Coast Guards to deepen operational synergy and contribute towards ensuring a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem in the region.
The Indian Coast Guard delegation, which is 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.
The high-level engagement is aimed at further consolidating maritime security cooperation and strengthening coordination between the two agencies in addressing common maritime challenges. (KNB)