India to Host 5th Coast Guard Summit in 2027
India is set to host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, reinforcing its leadership in international maritime cooperation. The announcement came during the 4th CGGS, held in Rome, Italy, from 11–12 September 2025, where delegates from 115 countries and international organisations unanimously supported India’s proposal. The 2027 Summit will coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), adding national significance to a globally relevant event.
The CGGS is an international forum that brings together coast guards, maritime safety agencies, and related stakeholders from across the world. It serves as a platform for,
With growing complexities in maritime threats—from transnational crimes and piracy to climate-related risks—the Summit helps shape collective strategies and policies for safer seas.
India will host the three-day 5th CGGS in Chennai, one of its major maritime hubs. The city offers strategic and symbolic value, being home to the Eastern Regional Headquarters of the ICG and several key naval installations.
Founded in 1977, the Indian Coast Guard will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027. Hosting the Summit during the Golden Jubilee year will showcase India’s journey from a modest coastal force to one of the world’s most capable maritime agencies.
International Coast Guard Fleet Review: An on-sea parade of coast guard vessels from multiple nations, symbolising maritime unity.
World Coast Guard Seminar: A high-level conference to discuss pressing maritime issues, innovations, and collaborative frameworks.
These events aim to reinforce the idea of a global maritime community working in harmony.
At the Rome Summit in 2025, Director General (DG) ICG Paramesh Sivamani stressed that no single country can handle the full spectrum of maritime challenges alone. He emphasised the need for,
India also assumed the CGGS Presidency, taking over from Italy. During the ceremonial handover, DG Sivamani expressed appreciation to the Italian Coast Guard for hosting the Summit and acknowledged the Japan Coast Guard for its continuing role as CGGS Secretariat.
On the sidelines of the Summit, DG ICG held discussions with the Commandant of the Italian Coast Guard. These talks were part of the broader India–Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029, under its Defence Cooperation Clause. Key areas of cooperation included,
Such bilateral meetings underscore how multilateral events like the CGGS can also strengthen bilateral strategic partnerships.
By hosting the 5th CGGS, India affirms its growing leadership in global maritime safety and security. It strengthens its image as a responsible stakeholder committed to the rules-based maritime order.
India plays a key role in maritime initiatives like IORA, QUAD, and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). The CGGS complements these efforts by bringing together coast guards—often the first responders in peacetime emergencies—under a unified global vision.
This high-profile event enhances India’s maritime diplomacy and soft power, providing a platform to shape global norms and standards for coast guard operations.
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