Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of India, arrived in Sri Lanka today (22) on a four-day official visit, scheduled to run until September 25, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
During his stay, Admiral Tripathi is expected to call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, and hold bilateral discussions with the three Service Chiefs along with other senior government officials. The discussions will cover a wide range of defence cooperation matters, with particular focus on maritime security, capability enhancement, training, and identifying new avenues for collaboration.
The Indian Navy Chief will also take part in the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue 2025 International Maritime Conference in Colombo, themed “Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics.”
India and Sri Lanka share close naval ties, regularly engaging through the Annual Defence Dialogue, Staff Talks, and operational interactions such as the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX), Passage Exercises, training exchanges, and hydrography cooperation.
Both navies also participate in a range of multilateral forums, including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, Galle Dialogue, MILAN, Goa Maritime Conclave/Symposium, and the Colombo Security Conclave, reflecting their strong commitment to regional maritime security.
