COLOMBO, Feb. 19 -- Admiral Steve 'Web' Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, is set to arrive in Colombo on Thursday (19) on a three-day visit that will see high-level engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and regional security ties.

He is scheduled to meet with senior Sri Lankan government officials and military leaders to discuss advancing collaboration in maritime security, promoting regional stability, and enhancing interoperability between the armed forces of Sri Lanka and the US.

The US Pacific Fleet, the world's largest naval fleet command, operates across the Indo-Pacific region, safeguarding critical sea lanes and fostering partnerships that underpin global trade and security. Officials said t...