US Navy Pacific Fleet Admiral here today

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka said that Admiral Steve Koehler, a 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of US Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka today, marking the highest-level U.S. military visit to the country since 2021.

During the visit, Admiral Koehler will re-affirm the strong partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka for an enduring, resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.

Admiral Koehler will engage with senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss rising security challenges in the Indian Ocean region, strengthen collaboration on maritime domain awareness and disaster response, reaffirm U.S. commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in combating transnational threats, and discuss the growing cooperation between U.S. and Sri Lankan forces.

This visit underscores the United States’ strong commitment to strengthening security ties with Sri Lanka, a key partner in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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