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During the discussions, both Coast Guards reviewed existing cooperation mechanisms and explored strategies to strengthen collaboration in maritime search and rescue, marine pollution response, maritime law enforcement, capacity building and operational coordination.
Commodore Milind M. Mokashi, who commanded CTF 154 throughout the Indian Navy’s tenure, formally relinquished command to Commander Melissa Desjardins, Deputy Commander CTF 154, who received responsibility on behalf of CMF Headquarters.
The third Joint Trade Committee meeting was co-chaired by Amit Verma, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Dr. May Fa’ezah Ahmad Ariffin, Permanent Secretary (Economy & Trade), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Brunei Darussalam.
Addressing the meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised India’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and called for stronger cooperation among BIMSTEC countries to prevent terrorist organisations from operating across national borders.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led an Indian defence delegation to Mari Naval Base, where he held discussions with Commodore Nicolaos Luca, Commander of the Cyprus Naval Command. India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, accompanied the delegation.
The telephone conversation brought together two senior officials responsible for national security coordination in their respective countries. Both sides exchanged perspectives on developments affecting regional and international stability and discussed issues relevant to India–Iran relations.
The establishment of a resident diplomatic mission provides India with a permanent diplomatic presence in Costa Rica. It will enable more regular engagement between government officials, businesses and institutions in both countries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and First Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček held discussions covering the broader spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between India and the Czech Republic. The meeting provided an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, review progress in bilateral industrial engagement and identify areas where cooperation could expand.
The developments follow the implementation of CETA on July 15, 2026, which established a new framework for trade and investment between India and the United Kingdom. The latest commercial announcements demonstrate the importance both countries attach to converting improved market access into business activity, industrial cooperation and long-term investment.
By September 2026, the Indian Armed Forces had participated in numerous international exercises covering land warfare, maritime security, air combat, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and emerging military technologies.
