The 5th National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was held in Male (Maldives) on 9-10 March .
- In this meeting, the NSAs discussed the significance of close cooperation between member and observer countries in maritime safety and security and countering terrorism and radicalisation.
- They agreed that as maritime nations they play the role of the first responders for security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, called for strengthening cooperation amongst maritime neighbours to address shared security challenges and as first responders.
About Colombo Security Conclave
- The Colombo Security Conclave comprises India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
- At the 5THmeeting, Mauritius was included as the fourth member.
- Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers.
- It was earlier called the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation.
- At the 4th NSA-level meeting of the Trilateral Meeting held in Colombo on November 28, 2020, India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed to expand the scope and membership of the group and rename it as the Colombo Security Conclave.
- A permanent Secretariat was established in Colombo which coordinates all activities of the conclave and is also responsible for the implementation of the decisions take at the NSA level
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