The meeting aimed to strengthen security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. Participating nations reviewed progress made since the last meeting in 2025 and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation on vital security issues.
The 9th Deputy National Security Adviser-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) took place virtually on September 30, 2026, with India hosting the event. Participating nations included Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Seychelles. The purpose of this gathering was to reinforce collaboration on crucial security matters within the Indian Ocean Region.
During the meeting, Member States reviewed decisions made at the 7th National Security Adviser-level meeting of the CSC, which took place in New Delhi, India, on November 20, 2025. They also assessed the progress of the Roadmap for Cooperation and Activities (2025-2026) and expressed satisfaction with the substantial advancements made by Member States in organizing training and capacity building events across five pillars of cooperation.
The participating nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation on vital security issues in the Indian Ocean Region and to sustaining their partnership on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The meeting was attended by high-level officials, including Brigadier General Muhammad Ali Haider Siddiqui (Bangladesh), Pavan Kapoor (India), Major General Hamid Shafeeg (Maldives), K. Jayeprokash (Mauritius), Joel Morgan (Seychelles), and P.D. Indika L. Wijegunawardana (Sri Lanka). Vice Admiral S.N. Ghormade (Retd.) represented the CSC Secretariat.
Source:
Ministry of External Affairs
