Colombo Security Conclave Welcomes Bangladesh as Fifth Member
The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security grouping, welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member at the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting hosted virtually by Mauritius. The CSC includes India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Maldives, with Seychelles participating as an Observer State.
Bangladesh was officially welcomed into the CSC, expanding the grouping that initially included India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Mauritius joined in March 2022, and Bangladesh’s inclusion further strengthens the regional security framework.
The meeting was attended by representatives from India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Seychelles. They reviewed progress on the CSC’s Roadmap of Activities for 2023-2024 and decisions from previous meetings.
Scheduled to be held in India later this year, building on the discussions and agreements from previous meetings.
The CSC was established in 2020 to expand the scope of maritime cooperation among India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Mauritius joined in 2022, and Bangladesh’s inclusion marks a significant expansion of the conclave’s membership and regional influence.
Held in Mauritius on December 7-8, 2023, attended by India’s NSA Ajit Doval, along with representatives from Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Bangladesh.
Hosted virtually by Maldives on July 12, 2023, where key decisions and activities were discussed and reviewed.
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