The Japanese Minister of Defence, Hon. Nakatani Gen, embarked on an official visit to Sri Lanka. Following their arrival at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardanepura, Kotte, on 04 May 25, a special meeting with the Japanese delegation took place, attended by the Commander of the Navy and the Commanders of the Sister Services.

The International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, the premier naval and maritime defence event in the Asia-Pacific region, commenced on 06 May 2025 at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Centre. The Sri Lanka Navy delegation, led by the Commander of the Navy, along with the crew of SLNS Samudura, attended the opening ceremony of the three-day exhibition. The team also participated in the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC), a key segment of the event.