The Royal Navy warship HMS Defender visited Sri Lanka, becoming the first British warship to do so in four years.
In a press release on Monday, the British government stated the UK had a “long military history” with Sri Lanka and the visit “ is a welcome signal of the closer defence relations the two countries are developing”.
“While in Sri Lanka the Ship’s company will meet with counterparts from the Sri Lankan Navy and also play them at selected sports,” added the UK press release.
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