Extracted Data Points

  • Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 18 May 2026
  • The port call lasted three days
  • The ship is enroute to Kochi following the visit
  • Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar called on senior leadership of the Sri Lanka Navy
  • Discussions focused on enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security, and ensuring safe sea lanes in the Indian Ocean Region
  • A deck reception was hosted onboard IOS Sagar for diplomatic engagement
  • Outreach activities included welcoming senior Sri Lanka Navy officers, local school children, and members of the Indian diaspora
  • A friendly volleyball match was conducted between personnel of Sri Lanka Navy and IOS Sagar
  • Multinational crew undertook cultural visits to Galle and Kandy
  • On departure, IOS Sagar participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lanka Navy Ship SLNS Nandimithra
  • The exercise included coordinated tactical manoeuvres and communication drills
  • The visit advanced India's vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions