Pakistan Maritime Security Team Arrives New Delhi Today
Pakistan Times Wire Service

NEW DELHI: A delegation of Maritime Security Agency of Pakistan led by Rear Admiral Tayyab Ali Dogar will arrive here on Wednesday to hold a 2-day talks with authorities of Indian Coast Guards, commencing on August 9 and 10.

Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Afrasiab said both the countries had signed a memorandum of understanding in Oct. 2005 in Islamabad under which it was decided to establish Communication links between Maritime Agency of Pakistan and Indian Coast Guards.

During the talks, various matters relating to pollution incidents, Maritime Search, rescue operation, exchange of information concerning natural calamities and natural disasters and smuggling are expected to come under discussion.

In November last year, a hotline was established between Maritime Agency and Indian Coast Guards.

Under the memorandum of Understanding, a meeting of such nature will be held once a year between both the countries.●