SLN in joint staff level talks

The joint staff level talks between the Sri Lankan and Indian Navies began at Navy Headquarters on September 7 and will continue till tomorrow. A wide range of issues of bilateral importance will be discussed to strengthen the friendly ties between the Navies of the two neighbouring countries.

The Indian Navy delegation is led by Rear Admiral P. Murugesan, the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation) of the Indian Navy of six members. On arrival, the head of the Indian delegation made a courtesy call on the Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake.

The Sri Lankan Navy delegation consisting of ten members is led by Rear Admiral Jayantha Perera, the Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

The delegates will focus on operational and training as well as logistics and technical matters concerning the two navies. They will also share views on preventive measures to curb potential threats of drug trafficking, arms and human smuggling in Palk Bay and Palk Straits to enhance maritime security.