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India Hosts Colombo Security Conclave: NSAs Meet Amid Regional Challenges

India is hosting the 7th meeting of National Security Advisors from the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi. NSA Ajit Doval will welcome counterparts from member states including Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The meeting aims to strengthen regional security cooperation across multiple pillars including maritime safety and counter-terrorism. Participants will review current activities and develop a roadmap for security collaboration through 2026.

Key Points: India Hosts Colombo Security Conclave NSA Meeting in Delhi

  • NSA Ajit Doval hosts counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
  • Seychelles participates as observer while Malaysia attends as guest
  • Meeting focuses on maritime security and counter-terrorism cooperation
  • Participants will review progress and discuss 2026 action plan
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India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting tomorrow

NSA Ajit Doval hosts Colombo Security Conclave meeting in New Delhi with Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Seychelles, and Malaysia attending.

"The CSC was formed to promote closer cooperation between Member States on vital matters of security - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, Nov 19

The 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be held in New Delhi on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Wednesday.

NSA Ajit Doval will host his counterparts from member states, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Seychelles will be participating as an Observer State, while Malaysia has been invited as a Guest.

"The CSC was formed to promote closer cooperation between Member States on vital matters of security and to strengthen partnership for enhancing regional security in the Indian Ocean region," read a statement issued by the MEA.

In keeping with this vision and objective, the ministry said that the 7th Meeting of the NSAs will be an opportunity for the participants to review the activities under the different pillars of cooperation, including Maritime Safety and Security; Countering Terrorism and Radicalization; Combating Transnational Organized Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, and discuss the Roadmap and Action Plan for 2026.

The 6th Meeting of the NSAs of CSC was held in December 2023 in Mauritius, and member states met again during the Signing Ceremony for the Founding Documents of CSC in Sri Lanka in August 2024.

The Deputy National Security Advisers (DNSAs) of CSC countries have also been meeting at regular intervals. The last meeting of DNSAs was held in virtual format in July 2024.

According to the MEA, over the past years, India hosted a number of events, including the First CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference, where member and observer states shared knowledge and best practices relating to oceanography and hydrography and discussed collaborative ways to address the regional challenges related to the Oceans.

Additionally, the maiden Coastal Security Conference, which focused on the greater role and responsibilities of the Coast Guards of Member and Observer States in ensuring security of coastlines and beyond, and the third edition of the Maritime Law Workshop, were also held in India.

Several training programmes were also hosted by India on the investigation of terrorism cases, countering trafficking, organised crime and drug law enforcement.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see India hosting such important meetings. Maritime security is crucial for our economic interests and national security. Hope they address the real challenges in the Indian Ocean region effectively.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just another diplomatic exercise. We need concrete outcomes that actually improve security cooperation. The action plan for 2026 should have measurable targets.
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Sarah B
The inclusion of cyber security and critical infrastructure protection is very timely. With increasing digital threats, regional cooperation in this area is absolutely essential. Good work by our MEA!
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Karthik V
India's leadership in the Indian Ocean region is becoming more prominent. The training programs and knowledge sharing mentioned here show our commitment to capacity building in the neighborhood. This is how we build lasting partnerships.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Malaysia participating as a guest. Expanding the security dialogue beyond the core members could lead to broader regional stability. Hope this yields positive results for all involved nations.

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