The 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was conducted in Chennai on August 25, 2026, under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani of the Indian Coast Guard and Major General Luong Dinh Hung, Vice Commandant of the Vietnam Coast Guard.
Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key operational areas including Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and capacity building programs. Both delegations reviewed ongoing bilateral engagements, which include professional exchanges and ship visits, and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation and interoperability between the two coast guard forces.
The meeting emphasized the importance of regular institutional interactions, training programmes, professional exchanges, sharing of best practices, and continued ship visits to strengthen mutual trust, coordination, and operational cooperation. Both parties expressed their shared commitment to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation to promote maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability in the region.
As part of the ongoing bilateral engagement, the India-Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise named SAHYOG-HOPTAC is scheduled to be conducted at sea on August 27, 2026. This exercise will provide an opportunity for both coast guards to enhance operational coordination, strengthen interoperability, and exchange best practices in maritime operations.