India, South Korea Coast Guards Hold High-Level Meeting to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
Incheon: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) held their 14th High-Level Meeting in Incheon, South Korea, on October 14 to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen strategic engagement between the two agencies.
The meeting reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed a roadmap to enhance cooperation in key areas, including maritime search and rescue, marine pollution response, maritime law enforcement, capacity building and operational coordination, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and agreed to strengthen professional exchanges, joint training exercises, bilateral ship visits and real-time information sharing.
The discussions aimed to improve coordination between the two maritime security agencies and strengthen their ability to respond to shared maritime challenges.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both Coast Guards to enhancing operational cooperation and contributing to a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem in the region.
The Indian delegation was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, while the Korean delegation was headed by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil.
The Indian Coast Guard delegation is on an official visit to South Korea from October 13 to 16, 2026.
The meeting forms part of ongoing bilateral engagement between the two agencies to strengthen professional cooperation and improve coordination on maritime security and environmental protection.
