- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held their 9th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi. - Discussions focused on enhancing cooperative mechanisms for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), and pollution response. - Both sides emphasized collaborative approaches to tackle transnational maritime crimes such as illegal fishing and drug trafficking. - Reaffirmed commitment to regional stability and capacity building under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR vision. - **Indian Coast Guard:** An armed force operating under the Union Ministry of Defence tasked with protecting India's maritime interests, enforcing maritime laws, and ensuring safety and security in territorial and international waters. - **Sri Lanka Coast Guard:** A maritime law enforcement and rescue service of Sri Lanka responsible for safeguarding the nation's territorial waters, curbing illegal maritime activities, and ensuring safety at sea. **Introduction** The Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard convened their 9th High-Level Meeting to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime safety, security, search and rescue, and marine pollution response, reinforcing strategic ties in the Indian Ocean Region. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held their 9th High-Level Meeting in New Delhi. - Discussions focused on enhancing cooperative mechanisms for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), and pollution response. - Both sides emphasized collaborative approaches to tackle transnational maritime crimes such as illegal fishing and drug trafficking. - Reaffirmed commitment to regional stability and capacity building under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR vision. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Indian Coast Guard:** An armed force operating under the Union Ministry of Defence tasked with protecting India's maritime interests, enforcing maritime laws, and ensuring safety and security in territorial and international waters. - **Sri Lanka Coast Guard:** A maritime law enforcement and rescue service of Sri Lanka responsible for safeguarding the nation's territorial waters, curbing illegal maritime activities, and ensuring safety at sea.