Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
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Seychelles has officially become the sixth full member of the Colombo Security Conclave during the 7th National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting held in New Delhi on November 20, 2025.
About Colombo Security Conclave
- The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a regional security grouping formed to promote closer cooperation among member states on critical security issues and to enhance regional security in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, it started in 2011 among India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
- Over time, it expanded to include Mauritius (2022), Bangladesh (2024), and Seychelles as an observer state. Malaysia has also participated as a guest.
The CSC focuses on cooperation under five key pillars
- Maritime Safety and Security
- Countering Terrorism and Radicalization
- Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime
- Cybersecurity and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology
- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
This expansion underscores CSC's growing importance as a platform for regional trust-building, joint exercises, information sharing, and capacity building to address emerging security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
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