India, South Korea Coast Guards Hold 14th High-Level Meeting to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

October 16, 2026 1:38 AM

India, South Korea Coast Guards Hold 14th High-Level Meeting to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) held their 14th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea, on October 14, to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and enhance operational coordination between the two maritime security agencies. According to a Ministry of Defence press release, the meeting reviewed existing operational frameworks and discussed a roadmap to deepen cooperation in key areas, including Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution...

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to inaugurate SAREX-2026 off Paradip coast; 24th NMSAR Board Meeting in Bhubaneswar

October 6, 2026 7:58 PM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to inaugurate SAREX-2026 off Paradip coast; 24th NMSAR Board Meeting in Bhubaneswar

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on October 7 and witness a search and rescue demonstration off the Paradip coast on October 8, as the Indian Coast Guard conducts the exercise to strengthen national and international maritime rescue preparedness. A key feature of SAREX-2026 will be the participation of 32 observers from 30 countries, highlighting the importance of cooperative protocols, strategic importa...