[Sri Lanka] - INS Kuthar reinforces maritime ties with Sri Lanka throughout Colombo visit

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a considerable transfer to reinforce maritime cooperation, Indian Navy Ship (INS) Kuthar, a frontline warship of the Eastern Fleet
operating under the Eastern Naval Command, has actually arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of its mission implementation in the Indian
Ocean Region.Commander Nitin Sharma, the Commanding Officer of INS Kuthar, met with Rear Admiral MHCJ Silva, Commander of the Western Naval
Area of the Sri Lanka Navy, to talk about opportunities for further strengthening marine partnership between the two countries.The see is
set to improve functional synergy between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies through a series of professional engagements, knowledge-sharing
sessions, and joint activities
This interaction aims to facilitate a much deeper understanding of naval operations, promoting a spirit of cooperation and
interoperability.The implementation of INS Kuthar highlights the strong and enduring maritime collaboration between India and Sri Lanka
It is lined up with the Government of Indias Neighbourhood First policy and the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) effort,
both of which stress local stability and cumulative security.Through such engagements, India continues to enhance its commitment to
fostering closer ties with its maritime neighbours, making sure peace and success in the Indian Ocean Region.Source: The Statesman--
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