Strengthening Maritime Ties: India and Sri Lanka Coast Guards Unite

The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards held a high-level meeting in Colombo to enhance regional maritime safety and security. This meeting focused on addressing challenges like drug trafficking and marine pollution. The Solid State Physics Laboratory also announced a breakthrough in GaN/SiC technology for defense and clean energy applications.

The coast guards of India and Sri Lanka convened a critical meeting in Colombo this Monday, aiming to fortify their cooperative efforts in maritime safety and security. This marked the seventh annual high-level conference between these nations, showcasing their dedication to tackling regional challenges such as drug smuggling and marine pollution.

Led by Indian Coast Guard Director General S Paramesh and Sri Lanka Coast Guard Director General Rear Admiral Y R Serasinghe, the meeting emphasized collaborative measures. Both forces focused on contemporary maritime issues, aspiring to enhance mutual cooperation to establish a robust security framework.

In a parallel update, the Solid State Physics Laboratory announced a landmark breakthrough in silicon carbide wafer and gallium nitride transistor manufacturing, poised to revolutionize defense and clean energy sectors with improved efficiency and performance.

(With inputs from agencies.)