6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

The 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was held on December 7 in Mauritius.

  • The 6th CSC witnessed the convergence of top-level officials from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh.
  • On May 9, 2022 the fifth NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was hosted by the Maldives. During this meeting, the NSAs discussed the importance of close cooperation among member and observer countries in ensuring maritime safety and security, as well as countering terrorism and radicalization.
  • Mauritius was officially included as the fourth member at this meeting, with Bangladesh and Seychelles participating as observers.
  • The Colombo Security Conclave, initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, held its 4th meeting in Colombo on November 28, 2020, during which India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives agreed to broaden the scope and membership of the group, leading to its renaming.
  • A permanent secretariat, based in Colombo, was established to coordinate all activities and implement decisions made at the NSA level.

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