The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka naval exercise, SLINEX-25, concluded in Colombo, an official statement said on Thursday.

The edition saw the participation of Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet and Sri Lankan Naval Ships SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels).

According to the statement, upon arriving at the Port of Colombo, the commanding officers of the Indian ships met with Rear Admiral Chandima Silva, Commander of the Western Naval Area. They discussed ways to boost naval cooperation and exchanged best practices. The officers also paid tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial to honour Indian soldiers who lost their lives during peacekeeping missions in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990.