
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.
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.