On January 27, 2025, the Indonesian Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia, BAKAMLA) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held their second high-level meeting at the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi.
General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the ICG, and Vice Admiral Irvansyah, Chief of BAKAMLA, co-chaired this meeting. Sivamani led an eight-member delegation that traveled to India from January 24 to 28, 2025.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation was extended for a further three years by both parties during the meeting. The talks centered on improving operational cooperation in crucial domains like:
To improve safety and resilience in the Indo-Pacific area, both parties underlined the value of exchanging best practices and holding professional meetings.
The ICG sent the ship Shaunak to Jakarta from January 27 to January 30, 2025, as a major gesture to deepen relations and promote operational ties with BAKAMLA. The MoU’s renewal demonstrates both countries’ dedication to addressing regional maritime issues and maintaining a safe and cooperative maritime environment.
