Colombo Security Conclave Welcomes Bangladesh As Fifth Member

Category : International Published on: July 12 2024

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Bangladesh was officially welcomed as the fifth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting, hosted virtually by Mauritius. The existing members, India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Maldives, warmly received Bangladesh into the group.
Established in 2020, the CSC originally included India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with Mauritius joining in 2022. During the recent meeting, member states reviewed the progress of the CSC's Roadmap for 2023-2024 and discussed decisions from previous meetings, including the 7th DNSA meeting hosted by the Maldives in July 2023 and the 6th NSA meeting in Mauritius in December 2023.
Key participants from all member states and observer Seychelles engaged in discussions, and it was agreed that the 7th NSA level meeting of the CSC will be held in India later this year. This upcoming meeting is expected to further strengthen regional security cooperation among the member states.