Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the Aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a two-day maiden Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on December 1 and 2 with participation of Coast Guards from four member countries, that is, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

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Bangladesh sent an Observer. 

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated the maiden Coastal Security Conference (COSC) - 2022. He quoted five basic principles to address issues of Maritime Security, as given by Prime minister Narendra Modi. These are Removing barriers from legitimate Maritime Trade; Settliing Maritime disputes by peaceful means through International Law, Mitigating Natural Disasters and Maritime threats, Preservation and protection of Maritime Environment, and Encouraging responsible Maritime Connectivity and increasing maritime trade through creation of sustainable infrastructure.