Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka appreciates the warm welcome extended to USS Canberra (LCS 30) as the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship returns to the Port of Colombo on October 26 for a routine port call. This marks the ship's second visit to Sri Lanka this year, following a port call in June, and underscores the longstanding partnership between the U.S. and Sri Lankan navies and their shared commitment to maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

"We appreciate the Sri Lanka Navy's professionalism and support in making these visits smooth and efficient. Each visit reinforces the strength of our naval partnership, built on trust, and our shared commitment to maintaining security and stability across the Indi...