THE COMMANDING OFFICERS OF INDIAN COAST GUARD SHIPS ‘VAIBHAV’ AND ‘ABHIRAJ’ PAY COURTESY CALL ON DIRECTOR GENERAL - SLCG

As a part of the goodwill visit of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships Vaibhav and Abhiraj to Sri Lanka, the commanding officers of the vessels paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe, at the SLCG Rear Headquarters on Monday, 23^rd December 2024. This meeting represented a significant step towards fostering closer collaboration between the two maritime agencies.

During the discussion, officials focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared maritime challenges, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. Key topics included maritime security, search and rescue operations, pollution response, and the importance of operational support. Both parties emphasized the value of joint training exercises, such as the planned SAGAREX, in ensuring maritime border safety and security.

Rear Admiral Serasinghe reaffirmed the SLCG’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the ICG, underscoring the critical role of such cooperation in maintaining regional stability and promoting mutual interests. The commanding officers of the ICG ships reiterated their support for capacity-building initiatives and knowledge sharing programs aimed at enhancing operational readiness and fostering mutual understanding.

The goodwill visits and collaborative activities reflect the strong partnership between the ICG and SLCG, reinforcing their shared dedication to addressing maritime challenges and ensuring a secure and prosperous maritime domain in the region.