Visakhapatnam:Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sindurala has arrived at the port of Visakhapatnam to participate in the bilateral naval exercise ‘SLINEX – 2026’.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy formally welcomed SLNS Sindurala upon its arrival, adhering to naval traditions.

The joint exercise is scheduled for 20 and 21 September in the seas off the east coast of India. On 18 September, Captain Sunanda Appuhamy, Commanding Officer of SLNS Sindurala, engaged in official discussions with Commander Suraj Aiyappa, Commanding Officer of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kavaratti.

The annual exercise aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability, and professional exchange between the two navies. During the exercise, crew members from SLNS Sindurala will take part in several professional and cultural exchanges organized by the Indian Navy.