New Delhi, May 15 -- The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour on 15 May 2026 as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship's entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN). On arrival, IOS Sagar was escorted into harbour by a Sri Lanka Navy ship.

The three-day port call aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and reinforce the collaborative security architecture in the region.

During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar is scheduled to call on senior leadership of the Sri Lanka Navy, including the Comma...