Newsinc24 Team 
The 7th National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was held in New Delhi on Thursday, where member states reiterated their commitment to the vision and objectives of the CSC, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. NSA Ajit Doval hosted his counterparts from member states, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Seychelles participated as an observer state, while Malaysia attended as a guest.Addressing the conclave, Doval described the global security environment as “challenging” and called on countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the “safety, security and stability” of the maritime domain.Reaffirming India’s commitment to regional cooperation, Doval said, “India is committed to continue working closely with all CSC countries to enhance our collective capacities in dealing with evolving and emerging security challenges.”
Delhi: At the Colombo Security Conclave, NSA Ajit Doval says, "...The CSC has gained immense significance today in the midst of a rapidly changing and challenging global security environment. Realizing the growing importance of strengthening regional partnership among the… pic.twitter.com/JF2pWrCRkI
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The CSC, established to strengthen cooperation among member states on key security issues in the Indian Ocean Region, signed its founding documents in Sri Lanka in August 2024. The conclave focuses on five pillars of cooperation: Maritime Safety and Security; Countering Terrorism and Radicalisation; Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organised Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology; and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
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