QUAD nations launch sea observer mission to boost maritime cooperation
Two officers, including women officers from each country have embarked on board US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Stratton, which is currently sailing to Guam, a Defence Ministry statement said.
The cross-embarkation mission marks an unprecedented step in QUAD Coast Guard collaboration, enhancing joint readiness, operational coordination, and domain awareness in support of a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
The mission reflects the vision laid out at the QUAD Leaders' Summit in September 2024 and signifies a deepening of operational ties between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Japan Coast
Guard (JCG), US Coast Guard (USCG), and Australian Border Force (ABF).
The QUAD at Sea initiative thus sets the foundation for a 'QUAD Coast Guard Handshake,'
fostering stronger trust, coordination, and collective resilience amid evolving maritime
challenges in the region.
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