Overview
- Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on September 23 to discuss ways to deepen maritime security ties.
- He held separate talks with the deputy defence minister, defence secretary, and the chiefs of the Sri Lankan Navy, Air Force and Army focused on interoperability, training and operational synergy.
- On September 22, Tripathi laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force memorial in Colombo to honor Indian soldiers who served during IPKF operations.
- INS Satpura is docked in Colombo for professional exchanges and hosted a deck reception attended by Sri Lankan dignitaries and India’s high commissioner.
- The visit includes participation in the Galle Dialogue 2025 and complements India’s longer-term engagement, including MDL’s bid to acquire a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard.