The Sri Lankan Navy celebrated its 60th anniversary on 12th December 2010. Indian Navy's Chief of Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma was in attendance as a guest for the celebrations. Naval vessels INS Mysore and INS Tarangini were on a port visit to Sri Lankan capital, Colombo in association with the celebrations.
In addition to Admiral Nirmal Verma, the function is also being attended by the Chiefs of Australian Navy, Pakistan Navy, Bangladesh Navy, UAE Navy, and the Maldivian National Defence Force. The four day celebrations include a symposium on maritime matters, a sailing competition and other interactions between the various participants.
The Indian Navy has an enduring relationship with the Sri Lankan Navy. India’s commitment to the capacity building and the capability enhancement of the SLN is manifest in numerous ways. The Indian government has extended a line of credit of 100 Million dollars towards this effort.
It may be recalled that India had gifted an Offshore Patrol vessel (OPV) to the Sri Lankan Navy, now operated as SLN Sayura. In addition two Coast Guard OPVs are also on lease to the SLN. The Indian Navy also provides extensive training support for the Sri Lankan Navy.
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