India to Host Coast Guard Global Summit 2027

On 13th September 2025, officials announced that India will host the 5th edition of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

The decision to hold the 2027 summit in Chennai was taken unanimously at the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit, which convened in Rome from September 11–12 with the participation of delegates representing 115 countries and international organisations.
The Chennai edition of the summit will feature a three-day programme, including the International Coast Guard Fleet Review and the World Coast Guard Seminar, both of which are designed to provide a global platform to deliberate on emerging maritime challenges.
Officials said the upcoming summit will also focus on enhancing international maritime cooperation and creating opportunities for trust-building, interoperability, and collaboration among Coast Guards worldwide.