The 5th Annual
High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard
(ROPCG) took place in New Delhi on April 23, 2024, marking a
significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to combat transnational
illegal activities at sea and promote regional cooperation. The discussions
were led by Director
General Rakesh Pal from the ICG. The ROPCG delegation was headed by
Assistant Officer Commanding Colonel Abdul Aziz Mohammed Ali Al Jabri.
The meeting focused on bolstering bilateral
engagements through a capacity-building programme, cross ships’ visit,
implementation of Sea Rider programme, establishing professional linkages
between pollution reporting centers and other collaborative arrangements. Both sides expressed their commitment to
enhancing mutual cooperation in addressing maritime challenges, thereby
strengthening the maritime safety and security framework in the region.
A meeting between an ROPCG delegation and
representatives from Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers is planned in New
Delhi on April 25, 2024 to acquaint it with India’s shipbuilding capabilities
under ‘Aatmanirbhar
Bharat’.