6th High-Level Meeting of Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Hanoi

The 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam on August 20, 2025, under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. The discussions of 6th High-Level Meeting between ICG and VCG centered on enhancing collaboration in Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and Capacity Building. Both sides reviewed recent exchanges and agreed to continue joint activities to strengthen interoperability.

6th High-Level Meeting of Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Hanoi

6th High-Level Meeting between Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Hanoi

The 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The 6th High-Level Meeting between ICG and VCG proved to be another milestone in the strong and lasting maritime partnership between the two countries.

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Reaffirming their commitment to regular institutional interactions, training programmes, exchange of best practices, and ship visits, both Coast Guards emphasised that such engagements foster mutual trust and operational synergy.

The 6th High-Level Meeting of Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard reflected their shared resolve to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation for ensuring regional maritime security, safety, and environmental sustainability.

6th Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard Meeting Co-Chair By

The 6th Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard Meeting 2025 was co-chaired by Additional Director General ICG Anand Prakash Badola, and Vice Commandant, VCG, Major General Vu Trung Kien.

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Review of Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard Meeting 2025

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) reviewed recent ship visits and professional exchanges, while agreeing to continue joint initiatives to strengthen interoperability.

The Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard Meeting delegations also underscored the importance of coordinated Search and rescue (SAR) operations and joint pollution response mechanisms to safeguard maritime safety and protect the marine environment.

Discussion of Indian and Vietnam Coast Guard Meeting

The 6th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) discussed strengthening collaboration in Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and Capacity Building with a special focus was placed on tackling transnational maritime crimes, including smuggling, trafficking and illegal fishing.

Static Current Affairs related to Vietnam  for upcoming exams

• Capital city: Hanoi
• Largest city by municipal boundary: Da Nang
• Largest city by urban population: Ho Chi Minh City
• Official language: Vietnamese
• General Secretary: Tô Lâm
• President: Lương Cường
• Prime Minister: Phạm Minh Chính
• Total Population 2023 estimate: 100,300,000 (15th)
• Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)