U.S. Navy Admiral Steve Koehler to Visit Sri Lanka

During his visit, Admiral Koehler will engage with senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss security challenges in the Indian Ocean, strengthen maritime domain awareness, disaster response, and reaffirm the U.S.' commitment to supporting Sri Lanka against transnational threats. The visit highlights the strong partnership between the two nations in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Admiral Koehler has held several key positions, including director of Fleet Training at U.S. Fleet Forces Command; director for Operations (J3), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, and director for Strategy, Plans and Policy, J5, Joint Staff, and assumed command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April 2024.