India and South Korea on Tuesday here reviewed their maritime ties and resolved to further strengthen co-operation during the high-level meeting between the Coast Guards of the two countries.
Giving details here, officials said a seven member delegation of Korean Coast Guard ( KCG) led by Commissioner General KIM Jong Wook, Commissioner while Additional Director General Rakesh Pal headed the Indian team.
This meeting is the 11 th of ongoing series between the two Coast Guards, under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2006. The meeting is focused at augmenting the operational level interaction and capacity building in the areas of Maritime Search Rescue (M-SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR) and Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE).
The professional relationship amidst the two Coast Guards is very strong since 2005, as there has been a mutual exchange of delegations and ships visiting each other for professional interactions. This convention and exchange of pleasantries is in furtherance of the efforts by both governments, to enhance mutual cooperation in the field of maritime safety and security at sea.
The deliberations strengthened the existing bonds in accordance with the provisions of the MoU by sharing best practices , conducting joint exercises and enhancing training collaborations. The meeting was significant in providing added impetus to the already existing professional relationship between Indian Coast Guard and KCG.