The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard held their ninth High-Level Meeting at Mirissa, Sri Lanka, on 3 November.
The Indian delegation was led by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani, and the Sri Lankan side by Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena, Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
The talks covered marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement, as well as capacity building and technical assistance. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation on maritime safety, security and environmental protection. The release does not mention any agreement signed.
What the release does not say
The ministry gave no details of specific outcomes, such as joint exercises, agreements or timelines. It said the meeting highlighted the two Coast Guards' shared resolve to deepen bilateral engagement, promote coordinated responses to maritime contingencies and advance regional cooperation for a safe, secure and clean maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region.
Source: official release by the Ministry of Defence, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (03 NOV 2026 6:30PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard hold 9th High-Level Meeting.
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- 1.Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard hold 9th High-Level Meeting — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
