India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027 as part of preparations led by the Indian Coast Guard.
GS2GS3PIBGS2Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)Maritime security cooperationBharatiya Tatrakshak (Coast Guard)
What happened (latest official update)
The Ministry of Defence announced that the Indian Coast Guard will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Swarnim Jayanti of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
To prepare for the summit, the Indian Coast Guard hosted a Working Level Meeting (WLM) of the 5th CGGS in hybrid mode. The Working Level Meeting discussed institutional and organisational work needed for the summit, including agenda items, coordination mechanisms, and future engagement planning.
Background and earlier position
The Coast Guard Global Summit is an India-hosted multilateral maritime engagement intended to promote cooperation among participating maritime agencies. In the run-up to each CGGS, working-level consultations typically focus on operational coordination points such as guidelines, information exchange, and scheduling of collaborative activities.
