**Summary:**
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12, 2025. Led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, the two-member ICG delegation presented on India's tactical response to fire emergencies, highlighting the nation's commitment to global maritime governance and its role in promoting safer, cleaner, and more secure seas. The ICG also announced its intention to bid for the Presidency of the 5th CGGS, scheduled to be hosted in India in 2027. The summit, co-chaired by Italy and Japan, was attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organizations, focusing on collective approaches to maritime safety, marine environment protection, emergency response, and maritime security. Discussions addressed transnational maritime crimes, technological advancements, capacity building, and international cooperation. The CGGS, first convened in 2017, serves as a platform for dialogue and confidence-building, with the Prime Ministers of Italy and Japan emphasizing the importance of Coast Guard collaboration in key areas.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence India: The government ministry that participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): The maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India, represented at the summit.
Rome, Italy: The city and country where the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit was held.
Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS): An international summit focused on maritime governance and cooperation.
Paramesh Sivamani: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, who led the Indian delegation.
Japan: Co-chaired the summit along with Italy and a key participant in the CGGS.
Giorgia Meloni: Prime Minister of Italy, who virtually addressed the summit.
Shigeru Ishiba: Prime Minister of Japan, who virtually addressed the summit.
Ministry of Defence
India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit
in Rome; Bids to Host Next Edition in 2027
Posted On: 12 SEP 2025 3:49PM by PIB Delhi
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In the 4 Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12, 2025, the Indian
Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and
positioning ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner, and more secure seas. A two-
member Indian ICG delegation, led by Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani delivered a lecture titled
‘Guardians Against the Blaze: ICG’s Tactical Response to Fire Emergencies’, showcasing India’s expertise
and constructive role in advancing maritime safety and security. ICG also announced its intent to bid for the
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Presidency of the 5 CGGS, planned to be hosted in India in 2027.
The summit attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations was co-
chaired by Italy & Japan and emphasised on collective approaches to safeguarding the global
ocean environment. The event provided a platform to share best practices in Maritime Safety,
Marine Environment Protection, emergency response to pollution incidents, natural disasters,
marine accidents, and Maritime Security. Discussions also focused on countering transnational
maritime crimes through advanced technologies, capacity building, human resource development,
and strengthening inter-regional & international cooperation under the shared ethos of being
‘Guardians at Sea.’
First convened in 2017 by the Japan Coast Guard and the Nippon Foundation, the CGGS has
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evolved into a vital mechanism for dialogue and confidence-building. For the 4 edition, Prime
Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba (virtually),
highlighted the importance of Coast Guard collaboration in Marine Pollution Response, Maritime
Search and Rescue, and Maritime Law Enforcement.****
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