The 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave began in New Delhi this morning. NSA Ajit Doval is hosting his counterparts from Member States, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Seychelles is participating as an Observer State, and Malaysia as a Guest.

 

 

Addressing the conclave, Mr. Doval said that the Colombo Security Conclave has gained immense significance today in the midst of a rapidly changing and challenging global security environment. He said, the ocean is our biggest heritage, and it is the engine that propels the economies. The NSA added that, as the countries connected by shared maritime geography, it is the responsibility of the Member States to ensure stability, security, and safety of the region.

 

 

The Colombo Security Conclave was formed to promote closer cooperation between Member States on vital matters of security and to strengthen partnership for enhancing regional security in the Indian Ocean region. In keeping with this vision and objective, the 7th Meeting of the NSAs will be an opportunity for the participants to review the activities under the different pillars of cooperation.

 

 

These include Maritime Safety and Security, Countering Terrorism and Radicalisation, Combating Transnational Organised Crime, Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, and discuss the Roadmap and Action Plan for 2026.