The British war ship, HMS Defender will temporarily dock in Colombo before heading on through the Indian Ocean.
This is the first visit in four years that a Royal Navy Warship has visited Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page.
Welcoming the visit, Sri Lanka’s high commission said, “The Ship’s visit now is a welcome signal of the closer defense relations the two countries are developing.”
The British ship’s occupants will meet counterparts from the Sri Lankan Navy and participate in sports events.
This is the first visit in four years that a Royal Navy Warship has visited Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page.
Welcoming the visit, Sri Lanka’s high commission said, “The Ship’s visit now is a welcome signal of the closer defense relations the two countries are developing.”
The British ship’s occupants will meet counterparts from the Sri Lankan Navy and participate in sports events.