Giving a boost to bilateral ties between the two countries, Director General Coast Guard Rakesh Pal and Coast Guard Admiral Artemio M Abu, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inked a Memorandum of Understanding here on Tuesday. It relates to enhanced maritime cooperation.
The two sides also held the first bilateral meeting here following talks, officials said. India is hosting the meeting from August 20-24. It is significant to note that, the MoU has been prepared so as to enhance the professional linkage between the two Coast Guards in the domain of Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Maritime Search and Marine Pollution Response. Such conventions and exchange of pleasantries is in furtherance of the efforts by both the governments to enhance collaborative and cooperative engagements in the field of maritime safety and security.
The first ever bilateral meeting between both the maritime agencies signify dedication in strengthening the professional bonds in accordance with the provisions of MoU by sharing best practices, conducting joint exercises and enhancing training collaborations. The implementation of this MoU will go a long way in enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation between the two nations for ensuring safe, secure and clean seas in region.