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Indian Navy training ships arrive in Colombo for formal visit
Three vessels from India's First Training Squadron have docked in Colombo, bringing 135 naval cadets to Sri Lanka for a scheduled port call. The ships were received by the Sri Lanka Navy following traditional naval protocol.
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INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi arrived in Colombo on Sunday, October 26, 2026, marking a formal visit to Sri Lankan waters. The three vessels, which form part of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, were accorded an official welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with established maritime customs.
The visiting flotilla carries 135 officer under-trainees participating in a training deployment across the region. The arrival underscores ongoing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, with such port calls serving as important opportunities for naval engagement and professional exchange.
The First Training Squadron regularly conducts international deployments to foster relationships with regional navies and provide practical training for Indian naval personnel. The visit to Colombo continues this tradition of regional maritime cooperation in South Asia.
The duration of the ships' stay and planned activities during the port call were not immediately specified. The vessels are expected to engage in standard port procedures and courtesy visits with Sri Lankan naval officials during their time in Colombo.