Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Chennai hosted the 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) on August 25, 2026. The meeting aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and security between India and Vietnam under the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. Discussions covered Maritime Search and Rescue, maritime law enforcement, marine pollution response, capacity building, professional exchanges, and previous ship visits. The two sides also planned the bilateral maritime exercise SAHYOG-HOPTAC, scheduled to be conducted at sea on August 27, 2026. Chennai’s strategic location on India’s eastern coast makes it an important centre for maritime cooperation.