The two maritime agencies reviewed cooperation on pollution response, search and rescue and law enforcement in the Indian Ocean.

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• The 9th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard was held at Mirissa, Sri Lanka, on November 3, 2026.
• The Indian delegation was led by Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani.
• The Sri Lankan side was headed by its Director General, Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena.
• The talks focused on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement.
• Both sides also discussed capacity building and technical assistance to strengthen operational cooperation.
• The meeting reaffirmed their commitment to a safe, secure and clean maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region.

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