Three Indian Naval ships on goodwill visit to SL

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As part of an endeavor to boost mutual cooperation between the navies of the two Asian neighbours, three Indian Naval ships, 'INS Sujata, INS Tarangini and the coast guard ship ICGS Varuna', berthed at the Colombo port yesterday.

The ships that are on a training visit to Sri Lanka were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival.

INS Sujata is an offshore patrol vessel with a Chetak helicopter and 192 naval personnel onboard, while INS Tarangini, which is a sail training ship, has carried 80 personnel.

ICGS Varuna, which has an advanced offshore patrol vessel also having a Chetak helicopter, has 187 personnel onboard.

The ships' crews, which will be in Colombo until April 21, will take part in a special programme to enhance the mutual cooperation. (ANI) (Picture courtesy: www. navy.lk)

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