India to host summit in 2027
5th Coast Guard Global Summit Chennai 2027: The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) will be hosted in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Indian Coast Guard. The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome in 2025, which had the participation of 115 countries and international organisations.
Static GK fact: The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 1 February 1977 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.
Significance of the summit
The CGGS is a biennial international event that gathers coast guards worldwide to discuss maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. The 2027 edition will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar. These events will highlight global unity in addressing maritime challenges.
Key themes for 2027
The main focus areas of the summit include maritime search and rescue, marine pollution response, and combating transnational maritime crimes. Other important themes are information sharing, capacity building, training, and technical assistance. These priorities underline the need for collective international action in ensuring maritime safety.
Static GK Tip: India has a coastline of about 7,516 km, making maritime security vital for trade and defense.
India-Italy maritime cooperation
During the Rome summit in 2025, India’s Coast Guard Director General held discussions with the Italian Coast Guard Commandant under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in maritime safety, environmental protection, and crime prevention. This reflects India’s growing role in global maritime diplomacy.
Global maritime security concerns
The CGGS plays a crucial role in building international cooperation against piracy, trafficking, and environmental threats. It promotes best practice sharing, joint training, and technological innovation. Such cooperation strengthens trust and interoperability among participating nations.
Static GK fact: The first CGGS was held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2019 with participation from 70 countries.
International participation
The 4th CGGS in Rome witnessed delegates from 115 countries, showcasing the global scale of maritime challenges. The wide participation ensures that outcomes of the summit influence policy-making, capacity development, and operational coordination worldwide. With India presiding until 2027, the agenda will focus on collective maritime security and regional stability.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
5th Coast Guard Global Summit Chennai 2027:
| Topic | Detail |
| Host city of 5th CGGS 2027 | Chennai, India |
| Occasion linked with summit | 50th anniversary of Indian Coast Guard |
| Year Indian Coast Guard established | 1977 |
| Decision to host taken at | 4th CGGS Rome 2025 |
| Countries participated in 4th CGGS | 115 |
| Key themes of 2027 summit | SAR, marine pollution, transnational crimes, training, capacity building |
| Special events planned in 2027 | International Fleet Review, World Coast Guard Seminar |
| India-Italy agreement | Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 |
| First CGGS held in | Tokyo, 2019 |
| India’s role until 2027 | Presidency of CGGS |
