The 22nd Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting, High-Level Meeting, is underway in Hangzhou, China. Here are the key takeaways↓↓↓

•100+ foreign representatives are taking part, from maritime law enforcement agencies in 23 countries and regions, as well as UNODC and the ReCAAP ISC.

•The meeting focused on six key areas: preventing and combating illicit activities at sea, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, information sharing, joint exercises, and capacity building.

•Experts and scholars have been invited to discuss two key themes: the Global Security Initiative and maritime law enforcement related to ocean carbon sinks.

The meeting brings coast guard agencies together to share experience, build trust and explore new areas of cooperation. Different challenges, but one shared responsibility: keeping our oceans safe and sustainable.