Colombo, Aug. 21 -- The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 successfully concluded at Colombo, reaffirming shared commitment and maritime security, the Indian Navy said on Thursday.

According to the Indian Navy, the SLINEX-25 was concluded on August 18.

The current 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 Vijayabhau (both Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels).

Upon arrival at the Port of Colombo, the Commanding Officers of INS Jyoti and INS Rana called on Commander of the Western Naval Area (WNA), Rear Admiral Chandima Silva RSP, USP, and discussed enhancing bilateral naval cooperation and sharing Be...