INS Sharda departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 13 June 2026 after completing a successful port call that aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and friendship between India and Sri Lanka. The visit featured a series of professional, training, and sporting engagements with the Sri Lankan Navy, including capacity-building initiatives where Sri Lankan Navy personnel participated in small arms handling, basic firefighting, first aid, and rescue procedures.
During the visit, RAdm Jagath Kumara, Commander Western Naval Area of the Sri Lanka Navy, visited the ship and interacted with the crew, reaffirming the strong maritime partnership between the two nations. Friendly sports fixtures, professional exchanges, and cross-deck visits were conducted to enhance interoperability and strengthen bonds between the two naval services.
The Commanding Officer of INS Sharda paid a courtesy call on Shri Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, during the port call. The visit underscored the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka and reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional maritime cooperation and security, aligned with the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision.
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