India to host fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027
Reaffirming its leadership in international maritime cooperation, India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The three-day event will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, providing a global platform for dialogue on emerging maritime challenges and showcasing international maritime unity.
The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12, 2025, which was attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations.
Director General (DG) ICG Paramesh Sivamani emphasised that no single nation can address the full spectrum of maritime issues alone, and underlined that the Chennai Summit in 2027 will serve as an inclusive forum to foster interoperability, trust, and stronger cooperation among Coast Guards worldwide.
During the ceremonial handover of the CGGS Presidency, DG ICG hailed the Summit as a beacon of global Coast Guard cooperation in addressing shared maritime challenges, while expressing gratitude to the Italian Coast Guard for its hospitality and to the Japan Coast Guard for its role as CGGS Secretariat.
On the sidelines of the Summit, DG ICG also met the Commandant of the Italian Coast Guard. Discussions, held under the framework of the Defence Cooperation Clause of the India–Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029, underscored both sides’ commitment to enhancing cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response, environmental protection, countering transnational maritime crimes, information exchange, maritime domain awareness, capacity building, training, and technical assistance.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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