The ninth meeting between India's and Sri Lanka's coast guards was held on November 3, 2026, in Mirissa, focusing on collaboration in key areas such as marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. The meeting also explored avenues for capacity building and technical assistance to bolster operational cooperation.
On November 3, 2026, the ninth High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) took place in Mirissa. The Indian delegation was led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, while the Sri Lankan counterpart was headed by Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue (SAR), and maritime law enforcement. Discussions also explored avenues for enhancing capacity building and technical assistance initiatives to further bolster operational cooperation between the two Coast Guards.
During the deliberations, both delegations reaffirmed their commitment to working closely towards addressing emerging maritime challenges and enhancing cooperation in ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection across the shared maritime domain. The meeting highlighted the shared resolve of the ICG and SLCG to further strengthen 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.
The meeting emphasized the need for capacity building and technical assistance to fortify operational cooperation between the two Coast Guards.
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