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ICG and Indonesian Coast Guard renew MoU for another three years

January 28, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for another three years during the 2nd High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi on January 27, 2025. The meeting was led by Director General ICG General Paramesh Sivamani and BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah with an eight-member delegation, who under the MoU provisions are on an official visit to India from January 24-28, 2025.

Discussions centered on bolstering operational collaboration in areas like Maritime Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, and Maritime Law Enforcement. Both sides emphasised on sharing best practices and maintaining professional exchanges to enhance the safety and resilience of the Indo-Pacific region.

Highlighting the ties between the two nations, ICG Ship Shaunak is currently on a deployment to Jakarta from January 27-30, 2025, to strengthen operational linkages with BAKAMLA. The renewed agreement underscores the commitment of India and Indonesia to fostering a secure and cooperative maritime environment.

Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), General Paramesh Sivamani and the BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah Exchange of MoUs between Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard during the 2nd High-Level Meeting (HLM), in Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi on January 27, 2025.
BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah inspecting the Guard of Honour at Coast Guard Headquarters, in New Delhi on January 27, 2025.
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), General Paramesh Sivamani meets the BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah at the 2nd High-Level Meeting (HLM), in Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi on January 27, 2025.
Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), General Paramesh Sivamani and the BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah in a group photograph during the 2nd High-Level Meeting (HLM), in Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi on January 27, 2025.