In an effort to further strengthen ties with Sri Lanka, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh will hold talks with his Lankan counterpart during his visit to the country from December 19-22. He will also explore ways to further consolidate bilateral maritime relations between the two navies.
During his visit, Singh will hold bilateral discussions with Vice Admiral KKVPH De Silva, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Service Chiefs and other senior Government officials.
Singh will interact with the Sri Lanka Navy Board of Management which comprises senior hierarchy of the Sri Lanka Navy. The Navy Chief will also take part as the chief guest during the Commissioning and Passing Out Parade of the 60th Intake Midshipmen scheduled to be conducted at Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on December 22, Navy officials said here on Wednesday.
The Sri Lanka Navy is a member of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and participates in the activities conducted under the IONS construct.
The Indian Navy regularly interacts with Sri Lanka Navy through the medium of Staff Talks, Annual Defence Dialogue and other operational interactions which include port visits, passage exercises, training and hydrography.