Bangladesh Joins Colombo Security Conclave as Fifth Member

July 12, 2024

The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a group of regional security experts who work together to solve naval security problems in the Indian Ocean. The CSC was created in 2020 by India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives as starting members. Its goal is to encourage member states to work together on security issues. Since then, Mauritius and, most recently, Bangladesh have joined the group.

About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

Regional Security Collaboration: The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), which began in 2011 as the Colombo Security Dialogue, grew out of coastal security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Its goal was to encourage more cooperation in the region on security and counterterrorism.
Expanded Membership and Focus Areas: Mauritius joined the CSC in 2021, which widened its focus to include cybercrime, trafficking in persons, and disaster response. This shows how flexible it is in dealing with new problems in the area.
High-Level Dialogues and Practical Measures: The CSC has changed over time to include organized, high-level dialogues and working groups that focus on real-world, doable ways to work together to solve problems in the region’s security.

Recent Expansion of the CSC

Bangladesh became the fifth member state of the CSC on July 10, during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting, which was held virtually by Mauritius. The meeting was a big step toward improving safety in the area and increasing the conclave’s power in the Indian Ocean.

Member States and Structure

India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Mauritius, and now Bangladesh are all part of the CSC. Each of them contributes to the goals and plan of the conclave. As an observing state, Seychelles is also taking part. The fact that the CSC’s secretariat is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, shows how important the city is for maritime security in the area.

Key Meetings and Agendas

A recent virtual meeting of deputy-level officials looked at how the CSC’s Roadmap for 2023–2024 was going, with a focus on future security cooperation and projects. Key people at this meeting were security experts and representatives from all member states. The roadmap lists the actions and strategic goals that are going to be done to improve regional stability and joint security efforts.

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