New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation on Wednesday during the 22nd High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in New Delhi.

The meeting was led by Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, and Admiral Yoshio Saguchi, Commandant of the Japan Coast Guard, who is on a five-day official visit to India from January 13 to 17 at the head of a nine-member delegation.

During the talks, both sides reviewed the existing framework of cooperation and explored ways to enhance operational engagement. Discussions focused on key areas such as Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Law E...