Incheon, Oct 15 (JKNS): The 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held at Incheon, Republic of Korea, on October 14, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two maritime security agencies.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed roadmaps to enhance cooperation in key areas, including Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), capacity building and operational coordination.
Reaffirming their commitment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), both Coast Guards agreed to strengthen professional exchanges, joint training exercises, bilateral ship visits and real-time information sharing.
The 14th HLM reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard to deepen operational synergy and contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem in the region.
The Indian Coast Guard delegation, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from October 13 to 16, 2026, was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, while the Korean Coast Guard delegation was led by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil. (JKNS)
