Colombo, Jan. 15 -- The 13th edition of the Indian Sri Lankan Navy staff talks concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, where discussions were held on strengthening established bilateral engagements, enhancing ongoing cooperation and collaborative pursuits towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, as per the Indian Navy.

In a post on X, the Indian Navy said that the staff talks were co-chaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) and RAdm Ruwan Rupasena, Director General Training of the Sri Lankan Navy.

India and Sri Lanka enjoy strong defence relationship pillared on close linkages between our militaries guided by commonality of security concerns and challenges.

As per the MEA, defence cooperation with Sri Lanka encompasses trai...