Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy meets Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, arrived in Sri Lanka on a four-day official visit, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (22 Sep 25).

Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Admiral Tripathi and his spouse were warmly received by the Director General Training, Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana.

The visit’s key engagements began on the morning of 22 September at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo, where Admiral Tripathi was accorded a ceremonial welcome comprising a Guard of Honour in keeping with naval traditions. Next, the visiting Navy Chief was ushered by Vice Admiral Banagoda, for rest of the proceedings of the bilateral meeting.

The two Navy Chiefs subsequently discussed matters of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region and reinforcing the long-standing friendship between the two navies. The discussions concluded with a customary exchange of mementoes, representing the shared values and cooperative spirit between the two navies.

The visit of the Indian Chief of Naval Staff also underscored the strengthening of naval cooperation, bolstering maritime security, and fostering collaborative efforts in support of regional stability.

As part of the visit, Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to interact with senior government and defence officials of Sri Lanka. The visit will culminate on 25 September, following his participation at the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy.