India has signed a Charter and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Colombo Security Conclave Secretariat
New Delhi [India], August 31: On Friday, India, along with Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius, signed the Charter and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, along with representatives from the Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, signed these agreements to create the CSC Secretariat, as reported by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.
The signing ceremony, hosted by the Sri Lankan government in Colombo, represents a significant advancement in regional security cooperation among the four nations.
The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka shared images on X, noting that the event marked a milestone in the CSC's development as a key platform for enhancing regional security.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Charter and MoU were signed on August 30, 2024, during a ceremony in Colombo.
Signatories included Ajit Doval KC, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India; Ibrahim Latheef, National Security Advisor of the Maldives; Haymandoyal Dillum, High Commissioner of Mauritius to Sri Lanka; and Sagala Ratnayake, National Security Adviser to the President of Sri Lanka.
The CSC aims to bolster regional security by addressing transnational threats and challenges shared by the member states. Its five pillars of cooperation are Maritime Safety and Security; Countering Terrorism and Radicalisation; Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organised Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology; and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
The event concluded with discussions on future steps and activities for the Conclave.