India, South Korea Convene 13th Coast Guard Dialogue in Delhi

Quick Summary

• event: The 13th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held on July 21, 2025, in New Delhi.
• Participants: Meeting was led by S. Paramesh (Director General, ICG) and Kim Yong Jin (Commissioner General, KCG), who is visiting India from July 20-24 with a five-member delegation.
• Discussion Points:

– Strengthening operational cooperation in maritime search and rescue efforts.
– Collaboration on pollution response and maritime law enforcement practices.
– enhancing interoperability through regular personnel exchanges as outlined by the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2006.

• Upcoming Activities:

– The KCG delegation will visit Mumbai from July 23-24 for industrial engagements at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and inspections of ICG patrol vessels.

• Objective: Discussions reaffirmed commitments to promoting greater safety, security, and environmental protection in shared maritime regions.

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