FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON OF THE INDIAN NAVY DEPARTS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 29 Oct 2026, marking the conclusion of a successful port call. The visit featured bilateral engagements between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), reinforcing defence cooperation and the maritime partnership between the two nations.

During the port call, the Senior Officer, 1TS, accompanied by the Commanding Officers of the ships, called on the Commander, Western Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy. The interaction reaffirmed the close bilateral ties and the shared commitment of both navies to enhancing maritime cooperation.

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