Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The 17thiteration of the trilateral joint exercise 'EX DOSTI' concluded successfully on 19 Jan 26, following four days of cooperative engagement in Maldivian waters.
The exercise, hosted by the Maldives National Defence Force, aimed to strengthen interoperability, mutual operational capabilities, and enduring bonds among the Coast Guards of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Held from 16 to 19 January, the Harbour Phase of the exercise was conducted from the commercial port of 'Male' and in the sea and land areas surrounding Funadhoo Island.
Participating ships included Indian Coast Guard Ships Varaha and Atulya, Maldivian Coast Guard...