The 9th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was conducted at Mirissa, Sri Lanka, on 03 November 2026, further consolidating the longstanding maritime partnership between the two nations.
Discussions focused on deepening cooperative engagements in Marine Pollution Response, Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), and Maritime Law Enforcement, alongside expanding capacity building and technical assistance initiatives.
The Indian delegation was led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, DGICG, while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Director General, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena, RWP, RSP, psc. Both leaderships reaffirmed their commitment to work closely in addressing contemporary maritime challenges, ensuring safety and environmental stewardship across the shared maritime domain.
The meeting underscored the mutual resolve of both Coast Guards to advance bilateral engagement, maritime safety, and environmental protection throughout the Indian Ocean Region.