New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome, Italy, which was held from September 11-12, and attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Director General (DG) ICG Paramesh Sivamani emphasised that no single nation can address the full spectrum of maritime issues alone, and underlined that the Chennai Summit in 2027 will serve as an inclusive forum to foster interoperability, trust, and stronger cooperation among Coast Guards worldwide.
During the ceremonial handover of the CGG...