India and Oman on Tuesday here reviewed their collaboration in combating transnational illegal activities at sea and promote regional co-operation during the fifth Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG).

Giving details, officials said this meeting follows the institutionalized mechanism as outlined in the

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ICG and ROPGG.

A delegation from the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard led by Colonel Abdul Aziz Mohammed Ali Al Jabri, Assistant Officer Commanding, ROPCG arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the meeting. The high-level discussions were led by Director General Coast Gueard Rakesh Pal.

The meeting focused on bolstering bilateral engagements through capacity-building programme, cross ship’s visit, implementation of Sea Rider programme, establishing

professional linkages between pollution reporting centers and other collaborative arrangements.

Both sides expressed their commitment to enhancing mutual

cooperation in addressing maritime challenges, thereby strengthening the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

A meeting between the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard delegation and representatives from Society of Indian Defence Manufacturer (SIDM) is also planned on Wednesday here to acquaint with India’s shipbuilding capabilities under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’

The 5 th Annual ICG-ROPCG High-Level Meeting underscores the commitment of both the Coast Guards to jointly address maritime challenges and foster regional cooperation, ultimately contributing to the safety and security of the maritime domain in the region.