India and Sri Lanka signed agreements to enhance maritime security and rescue operations.
They will develop an integrated Maritime Domain Awareness system for real‑time sea monitoring.
Collaboration will extend to anti‑piracy, counter‑narcotics, and anti‑human‑trafficking efforts.
Future projects include aquaculture, marine biotechnology, ocean research, and humanitarian disaster response.
They will share real‑time information to combat illegal fishing, drug trafficking, piracy and human trafficking.
A joint Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has been set up to respond quickly to emergencies at sea.
Plans also include joint work on fish farming, marine science, and a shared disaster‑relief system.
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