The Indian Coast Guard conducted the second bilateral meeting with the Philippine Coast Guard in New Delhi today. This meeting is a part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under the agreement signed between the two Coast Guards. The Defence Ministry said that the meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and Capacity Building.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of joint efforts in marine pollution response, focusing on training and resource-sharing to tackle environmental hazards effectively. Along with it, both coastguards underscored the significance of capacity building through knowledge exchange, joint exercises, and training programs to enhance operational capabilities and interoperability.