India’s National Security Adviser visits Colombo

India's National Security Adviser AjitDoval participated in the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The signing event marked a significant step in regional security collaboration among India, Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.

Following discussions at the 6th NSA-level meeting held in December 2023 in Mauritius, the Charter and Memorandum of Understanding of the Conclave were signed in Colombo which will pave the way for establishing the CSC Secretariat.  The agreement aims to enhance the grouping’s role in addressing security and stability challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.