The US Coast Guard Ship Bertholf landed at Port Blair, taking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Indian Coast Guard on March 7, 2024. The visit is part of a more extensive program to improve the region’s maritime safety and security.
The Defense Ministry said that the joint exercise, code-named “Sea Defenders-2024,” will occur on March 9–10, 2024, off the coast of Port Blair. This exercise confirms the long-standing cooperation between the ICG and the USCG and...