DD Correspondent
New Delhi, 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 14 October 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and further enhancing strategic engagement between the two maritime security agencies.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed roadmap strategies to further 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 further 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 towards 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 13 to 16 October 2026, was led by Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, while the Korea Coast Guard delegation was led by Senior Superintendent General Im Myeong Gil.
