Published: 19 November 2025MEAInternational
7th Colombo Security Conclave: Seychelles Joins as Full Member; Held in New Delhi
The 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20, 2025, chaired by India's NSA Ajit Doval. Seychelles officially joined as a full member, expanding the group to seven members: India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Seychelles.
Malaysia joined as a Guest Country for the first time, reflecting growing interest in the Conclave's Indo-Pacific security role. Seychelles' inclusion strengthens the geographic coverage of maritime domain awareness in the western Indian Ocean and enhances anti-piracy and anti-smuggling efforts. The Conclave discussed maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber security, and humanitarian assistance.
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Q: Discuss how Seychelles' induction as a full member reshapes the Colombo Security Conclave's Indo-Pacific maritime security architecture.
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The 7th NSA-level meeting in New Delhi on November 20, 2025, chaired by Ajit Doval, admitted Seychelles as the seventh full member. Malaysia joined as Guest Country. It widened western Indian Ocean domain awareness, strengthened anti-piracy and anti-smuggling cooperation, and elevated discussions on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and cyber resilience.
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when was the 7th NSA-level Colombo Security Conclave meeting held?
The 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20, 2025, and was chaired by India's NSA Ajit Doval.
What membership changes were reported at the Colombo Security Conclave meeting?
Seychelles officially joined as a full member, expanding the group to seven members. Malaysia joined as a Guest Country for the first time.
How does Seychelles' inclusion affect maritime security coverage?
Seychelles' inclusion strengthens the geographic coverage of maritime domain awareness in the western Indian Ocean and enhances anti-piracy and anti-smuggling efforts.
What security issues did the Conclave discuss?
The Conclave discussed maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber security, and humanitarian assistance.
