India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027

# India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027 ### Why in News? India will host the **5th** **Coast Guard Global Summit** in New Delhi in February **2027**, coinciding with the **Golden Jubilee** of the Indian Coast Guard. ### What is the summit about? - The summit brings coast-guard organisations together to improve cooperation on maritime safety, security and protection of the global maritime commons. - Preparatory discussions include information sharing, joint capacity building and future maritime partnerships. - India is linking the summit with its broader MAHASAGAR vision for regional maritime cooperation. ### Exam Connect - **Indian Coast Guard** → **Ministry of Defence** - **Indian Coast Guard** → established in **1977**; **Coast Guard Act**, **1978** - **5th** **CGGS** → New Delhi, **2027**