Indian and Indonesian Coast Guards Renew Maritime Cooperation Agreement
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard, known as Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia (BAKAMLA), have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for an additional three years. This renewal took place during the 2nd High-Level Meeting at the ICG Headquarters in New Delhi on January 27, 2025.
The meeting was led by Director General of the ICG, General Paramesh Sivamani, and BAKAMLA Chief, Vice Admiral Irvansyah, accompanied by an eight-member delegation visiting India from January 24 to 28, 2025. Discussions focused on enhancing operational collaboration in areas such as maritime search and rescue, pollution response, and maritime law enforcement. Both parties emphasized the importance of sharing best practices and maintaining professional exchanges to strengthen the safety and resilience of the Indo-Pacific region.
In conjunction with the MoU renewal, ICG Ship Shaunak is currently deployed to Jakarta from January 27 to 30, 2025, aiming to strengthen operational linkages with BAKAMLA. This deployment underscores the commitment of both nations to fostering a secure and cooperative maritime environment.
The renewed agreement highlights the dedication of India and Indonesia to collaborative maritime safety and security efforts, contributing to the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region.
