Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a key agreement with India on Maritime Security and Safety Cooperation during the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi. The agreement was signed between the Indian Coast Guard and the UAE National Guard Command with a focus on enhancing maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, pollution response, and capacity building. This partnership underscores the shared strategic interest of both countries in maintaining maritime stability, especially in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. It also strengthens India’s expanding network of maritime partnerships to tackle global threats like piracy, smuggling, and marine pollution.