Indian Coast Guard Strengthens Maritime Ties with Philippines

• 24 Aug 2023

On 22^nd August,2023, Indian Coast Guard and Philippine Coast Guard have taken a significant stride in fortifying their bilateral collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance maritime cooperation.

Key Points

• Advancing Maritime Partnership: The MoU focuses on strengthening the ties between the Indian and Philippine Coast Guards by fostering cooperation in Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Maritime Search & Rescue (M-SAR), and Marine Pollution Response (MPR).
• Ensuring Safe and Clean Seas: The implementation of the MoU will contribute to ensuring secure, safe, and environmentally clean maritime zones in the region, fostering mutual benefits.
• Joint Efforts and Collaboration: The agreement emphasizes sharing best practices, conducting joint exercises, and enhancing training collaborations between the two maritime agencies.