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The Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards just held their sixth high-level meeting in Hanoi. They discussed ways to boost cooperation on maritime search and rescue and law enforcement. Both sides agreed to work together against smuggling, trafficking, and illegal fishing. The meeting reinforced their commitment to regional maritime security and environmental sustainability.

Key Points: India Vietnam Coast Guards Hold 6th High-Level Meeting in Hanoi

  • Focused on strengthening cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue operations
  • Reviewed recent ship visits and professional exchanges between both nations
  • Emphasized collaboration in combating transnational maritime crimes like smuggling
  • Agreed on joint pollution response initiatives for environmental protection
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India, Vietnam Coast Guards hold 6th high-level meeting in Hanoi

Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards strengthen cooperation on maritime security, search and rescue, and combating transnational crimes during their 6th high-level meeting in Hanoi.

"The meeting further consolidated the professional relationship between the ICG and VCG - Official Statement"

New Delhi, August 20

The 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held on Wednesday at Hanoi, Vietnam, under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation signed between the two agencies in 2015, stated an official statement.

Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Vu Trung Kien, Vice Commandant, Vietnam Coast Guard, co-chaired the meeting.

The deliberations focused on strengthening cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), and Capacity Building. Both sides reviewed recent ship visits and professional exchanges, and agreed to continue joint activities to enhance interoperability.

Special emphasis was placed on collaboration in combating transnational maritime crimes, including smuggling, trafficking, and illegal fishing. The two Coast Guards also highlighted the importance of coordinated SAR operations and joint pollution response initiatives to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection in the region.

The delegations reaffirmed their commitment to regular institutional interactions, exchange of best practices, training programmes, and ship visits, recognising that such initiatives strengthen mutual trust and operational synergy.

The meeting further consolidated the professional relationship between the ICG and VCG, and reaffirmed their shared resolve to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation for regional maritime security, safety, and environmental sustainability.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excellent initiative! The focus on marine pollution response is particularly important given the increasing environmental challenges in our oceans. Hope they implement concrete action plans soon.
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Aman W
While these meetings are good for diplomacy, I hope they translate into actual on-ground results. We've seen many MoUs signed but implementation often lags. Need visible outcomes for taxpayers' money.
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Sarah B
As someone living in coastal Karnataka, I appreciate these efforts. Illegal fishing and smuggling have been real problems for our fishermen. Regional cooperation is the way forward!
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Vikram M
Strategic partnership! Vietnam is an important partner in countering Chinese aggression in the region. Our coast guards working together sends a strong message about maintaining freedom of navigation.
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Nisha Z
Good to see capacity building and training programs included. Our coast guard personnel can learn from Vietnam's experience and vice versa. Knowledge exchange benefits both nations. 👍

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