7th High-Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard And Vietnam Coast Guard

The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) took place in Chennai, under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. Co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani of the ICG and Major General Luong Dinh Hung of the VCG, the discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and capacity building.

Both sides reviewed ongoing engagements, including professional exchanges and ship visits, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation and interoperability. The HLM emphasized the importance of regular interactions, training programs, professional exchanges, sharing best practices, and ship visits to further strengthen mutual trust, coordination, and operational cooperation.

The meeting also reaffirmed India and Vietnam's shared commitment to work together for maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability in the region. Additionally, a joint exercise, SAHYOG–HOPTAC, is scheduled for 27 August 2026, aimed at enhancing operational coordination and knowledge exchange between the two Coast Guards.

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