Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard hold 22nd high-level meeting in New Delhi

Exam-focused facts from the 19 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

This was 22nd such high-level meeting between the two forces.
Deliberations focused on enhancing collaboration in Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) and capacity building.
Discussions also covered cooperation in emerging areas, including the use of technology, information sharing, training initiatives, and personnel exchanges.
A Japan Coast Guard National Strike Team (NST) is also visiting Mumbai and will conduct a joint exercise with the ICG pollution response team, focusing on Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) spill response.