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Colombo Security Conclave Members Sign Charter, Establish Secretariat with Ajit Doval

Aug 30, 2024, 12:44 PM

On August 30, 2024, the Member States of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), comprising Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Mauritius, signed the Charter and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the CSC Secretariat. The signing ceremony, hosted in Colombo by the Government of Sri Lanka, marks a significant step in regional security collaboration. National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, participated in the event. The CSC aims to enhance security cooperation among its member states, with a permanent secretariat to be established in Colombo. This development underscores the importance of collective efforts in addressing regional security challenges.