August 22, 2025
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India, Sri Lanka Wrap Up SLINEX-25 in Colombo

The initiative also served to deepen mutual understanding, promote maritime diplomacy…reports Asian Lite News

Aiming to boost maritime diplomacy and enhance people-to-people ties, the 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise, SLINEX-25, concluded in Colombo, an official said on Thursday.

Reaffirming shared commitment and maritime security, the current edition, which concluded on August 18, saw the participation of Indian Naval ships — INS Jyoti and INS Rana — from the Eastern Fleet and Sri Lankan Naval Ships, SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels).

Upon arrival at the Port of Colombo, the Commanding Officers of INS Jyoti and INS Rana called on Commander of the Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva Rana, who has been awarded Rana Sura Padakkama and Uttama Seva Padakkama, also discussed enhancing bilateral naval cooperation, and sharing best practices.

The Commanding Officers of INS Jyoti and INS Rana also paid tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during peacekeeping operations in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990.

The ships were opened to visitors, including personnel from the Sri Lankan Navy, government officials, students, and members of the Indian diaspora.

The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (#SLINEX-25) wrapped up 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo.

The initiative offered a unique opportunity to showcase the operational capabilities, technological advancements, and rich naval traditions of the Indian Navy.

The initiative also served to deepen mutual understanding, promote maritime diplomacy, and strengthen people-to-people connections between India and Sri Lanka.

The exercise was conducted in two phases, the harbour phase at Colombo from August 14 to 16 and the sea phase from August 17 to 18.

The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (#SLINEX-25) wrapped up 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo.

The activities conducted during the harbour phase included professional interactions, exchange of best practices, reciprocal training on firefighting, damage control, aviation operations and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, friendly sports competitions and a pre-sail conference.

The sea phase saw the successful execution of a wide range of advanced naval drills that included joint exercises, gunnery firing serials, communication protocols, navigation, as well as seamanship evolutions, Visit Board Search and Seizure, and fuelling.

The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (#SLINEX-25) wrapped up 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo.

These meticulously planned operations significantly enhance interoperability, bolsters tactical capabilities and reaffirms the shared commitment to ensuring maritime security and stability, an official statement said.

The deployment of Indian Naval ships to Sri Lanka served as another chapter in the growing India-Sri Lanka maritime partnership, contributing to stability and security in line with the vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).

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