New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) In a significant move to bolster maritime security and deepen bilateral defence ties, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, embarked on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka.
During his visit, from September 22 to 25, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to meet Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya, along with the three Service Chiefs and senior government officials.
The discussions will focus on enhancing maritime security, capacity building, joint training initiatives, and exploring new avenues for cooperation across a broad spectrum of defence matters, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Moreover, he would also be participating in the 12th edition of Galle Dialogue 2025 – International Maritime Conference at Colombo on the theme ‘Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics’.
The Indian Navy regularly interacts with the Sri Lanka Navy through medium of annual defence dialogue, staff talks and other operational interactions which include Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX), passage exercises, training and hydrography exchanges.
In addition, both Navies regularly participate in multilateral events such as Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, Galle Dialogue, MILAN, Goa Maritime Conclave/ Symposium, Colombo Security Conclave.
The CNS engagements in Sri Lanka are structured at deepening bonds of friendship, paving the way for enhanced understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interests, in line with the vision of ‘Mahasagar’.
The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Sri Lanka relations, anchored on mutual respect, maritime trust and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
