India, Oct. 27 -- The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi - arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26 Oct 2026. The ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in the presence of a naval band, marking the commencement of the port call. The visit provides an opportunity for professional interaction between the two navies and engagement with sea trainees undergoing training with the First Training Squadron.

On arrival, Director General of Naval Training, and Commander, Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy, interacted with the sea trainees onboard the ships. The interaction provided an opportunity to engage with the trainees and exchange perspe...