Why is it in the news?
India highlighted Seychelles joining Colombo Security Conclave.
Strengthens regional maritime security architecture.
Category: International News
Important Points:
● Began in 2011 as trilateral maritime cooperation (India, Sri Lanka, Maldives)
● Rebranded as Colombo Security Conclave in 2020
● Mauritius joined in 2022; Bangladesh (2024); Seychelles (2025)
● Permanent Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka
● Five pillars include Maritime Security and Counter-Terrorism
● Also covers Cyber Security and HADR
● Aligns with SAGAR and MAHASAGAR initiatives
● Operational and security-focused unlike IORA