Overview

• A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani took part in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome on September 11–12.
• The ICG delivered an expert lecture titled “Guardians Against the Blaze: ICG’s Tactical Response to Fire Emergencies,” highlighting operational lessons on maritime fire response.
• Opening statements by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized cooperation on Marine Pollution Response, Maritime Search and Rescue, and law enforcement.
• Co-chaired by Italy and Japan, the summit convened representatives from 115 countries and organisations to discuss technology adoption, training, and countering transnational maritime crime.
• India stated it intends to bid to preside over and host the 5th CGGS in 2027 in India, a step that remains subject to formal selection.