CURRENT CONTEXT: Japanese Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima docked at Chennai Port on 7 July, concluding with the “Jaa Mata” sea‑exercise on 12 July, marking enhanced India–Japan maritime cooperation.

 ABOUT JAA MATA EXERCISE:

• Code name: “See you later” (Japanese).
• Participants: India Coast Guard (ICG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG).
• Activities:
  • Joint sea drills, ship visits, professional and cultural exchanges, sports & yoga sessions.
  • Four ICG officers as “Sea Riders” on Itsukushima to Singapore.