Colombo, Aug. 20 -- The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) successfully concluded on August 18, in the western seas off Colombo, as per an official statement by the Sri Lankan Navy.

As per the statement, "both the navies carry out a wide spectrum of operations across the ocean region to fulfill the nations' and regional maritime aspirations, these regular maritime exercises play a vital role in sustaining their operational readiness by enhancing its capabilities, advancing technology and sharpening professional skills."

The annual SLINEX strengthened the cooperation and interoperability between the two navies, thereby reaffirming their shared commitment towards safeguarding security in the Indian Ocean Region...