New Delhi, Aug 25 The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held at Chennai under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation.
The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Director General, ICG, and Major General Luong Dinh Hung, Vice Commandant, VCG.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas including Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response and capacity building. Both sides reviewed ongoing bilateral engagements, including professional exchanges, ship visits, and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation and interoperability.
The two Coast Guards emphasised the importance of regular institutional interactions, training programmes, professional exchanges, sharing of best practices and ship visits in further strengthening mutual trust, coordination and operational cooperation.
The HLM reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Vietnam to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation towards promoting maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability in the region.
The India–Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise, SAHYOG–HOPTAC, as part of the ongoing bilateral engagement, is scheduled to be conducted at sea on 27 August 2026. The exercise will provide an opportunity for both Coast Guards to enhance operational coordination and exchange best practices.
