New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): In a serious achievement, India has gained the bid to host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, a call taken unanimously by the CGGS individuals.
This recognition marks the rising stature of India within the world maritime area and reaffirms the nation’s management function in advancing worldwide maritime cooperation, an official assertion highlighted.
As per the assertion, the announcement was made throughout the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12.
The Indian delegation was led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani. The Summit, attended by delegates from 115 international locations and worldwide organisations, underscored its significance as a premier world discussion board for Coast Guard cooperation.
During the ceremony marking the handover of the CGGS Presidency, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard highlighted the Summit’s function as a beacon of worldwide Coast Guard cooperation in addressing shared maritime challenges. He expressed appreciation to the Italian Coast Guard for his or her heat hospitality and to the Japan Coast Guard for its function as Secretariat of the CGGS.
Outlining India’s imaginative and prescient, Director General ICG introduced that India will host the fifth CGGS in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard. This will probably be a three-day occasion that includes an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, designed to showcase maritime unity and supply a platform for dialogue on rising challenges and alternatives within the maritime area. He emphasised that no single nation can handle the complete spectrum of maritime challenges alone, and that the fifth CGGS in Chennai will function an inclusive discussion board to foster interoperability, belief, and stronger world cooperation, the assertion highlighted.
During the Summit, Director General ICG additionally held a gathering with the Commandant, Italian Coast Guard (ITCG).
The official assertion mentioned that in alignment with the Defence Cooperation Clause of the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, discussions with ITCG reaffirmed the shared dedication of either side to strengthening cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response and Environmental Protection, prevention of transnational maritime crimes, info change, and maritime area consciousness, in addition to capability constructing, coaching, and technical help. (ANI)