Submarine INS Vela departs Colombo

The Indian Navy submarine INS Vela, which arrived in Colombo on November 10, departed yesterday (13), on completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing submarine at the Colombo Port.

The Commanding Officer of INS Vela, Commander Kapil Kumar called on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.

Sri Lanka Navy personnel and officers under trainees from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University had the opportunity to visit the submarine and take part in an awareness programme.

The crew of INS Vela engaged in a friendly basketball match organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and took the opportunity to explore some of Sri Lanka’s popular tourist attractions, during their stay in Colombo.

The positive interactions from regional navies’ friendly visits are expected to significantly enhance future efforts in fostering goodwill and cooperation. This collaboration aims to collectively address and overcome the common maritime challenges within the Indian Ocean.

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