The primary objective of the High-level Meeting was to review the status of the implementation of the DCoC/JA, follow up on agreed action points, and discuss new challenges with a view to finding common solutions. It also discussed the recommendations of Working Group (WG) 1 on information sharing and provided direction on the operationalization of the DCoC Information sharing network in line with the agreed strategy and roadmap, as well as coordinate regional efforts to combat illegal activities at sea, as agreed in the Jeddah Amendment.