The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime safety and security cooperation for another three years. The agreement was signed during the 2nd High-Level Meeting (HLM) at the ICG headquarters in New Delhi on January 27, 2025.
The meeting was led by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and BAKAMLA Chief Vice Admiral Irvansyah, who arrived in India with an eight-member delegation for an official visit from January 24-28.
Discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation in key areas such as maritime search and rescue, pollution response, and law enforcement. Both sides highlighted the importance of sharing best practices and maintaining professional exchanges to improve safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
As part of these efforts, ICG Ship Shaunak is currently deployed in Jakarta from January 27-30 to enhance operational ties with BAKAMLA.
The renewed agreement reflects the commitment of both nations to maintaining a secure and cooperative maritime environment in the region.