India-UAE MoU on Maritime Security and Safety Cooperation

On 30th July 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the UAE National Guard Command signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to enhance maritime security and safety cooperation.

Key Points

Strategic Objective: The agreement aims to create a safe, secure, and sustainable maritime environment through enhanced bilateral cooperation.
10th Such Agreement: This MoU marks the 10th maritime cooperation pact between the ICG and Coast Guard agencies of Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs).
Core Areas of Cooperation:
- Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR)
- Combating transnational maritime crimes
- Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE)
- Marine Pollution Response (MPR)
- Joint capacity building and professional exchanges
Institutional Strengthening: The agreement reinforces shared commitment toward strengthening institutional linkages and fostering collaborative efforts.