- The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) 2027 will be hosted in Chennai, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Indian Coast Guard.
- The decision was unanimously taken at the 4th CGGS in Rome (2025), which saw participation from 115 countries and international organisations.
- The summit seeks to strengthen international maritime cooperation and address emerging challenges at sea.
- As a biennial global platform, the CGGS facilitates dialogue among coast guards worldwide on maritime security, safety, and environmental protection.
- The 2027 summit will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, showcasing global unity in ensuring maritime safety.
The key themes of the summit include:
- Maritime search and rescue operations
- Marine pollution response
- Countering transnational maritime crimes
- Information sharing, capacity building, training, and technical assistance
- On the sidelines of the Rome summit, India’s Coast Guard Director General met the Italian Coast Guard Commandant. Under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, both sides reaffirmed cooperation in maritime safety, environmental protection, and crime prevention, further deepening bilateral maritime ties.