Context
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee of the Indian Coast Guard. The summit will promote information sharing, capacity building and cooperation among maritime law-enforcement agencies.
Explanation
- Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) is a platform for coast guards and maritime law-enforcement agencies to strengthen international cooperation and exchange operational expertise and best practices.
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was formally established on 1 February 1977 and operates under the Ministry of Defence.
- It is governed by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 and protects India’s maritime interests, including its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- Key functions include maritime surveillance, search and rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, marine-environment protection and assistance to fishermen.
- The summit reflects India’s MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions vision.
- MAHASAGAR builds upon India’s earlier SAGAR vision and promotes cooperative maritime security and development.
- Global maritime commons include ocean spaces requiring international cooperation for safe and secure navigation.
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