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INS Udaygiri Visit Highlights India’s Defence Ties with Sri Lanka

An Indian navy ship called INS Udaygiri visited Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the visit showed that India wants to work closely with Sri Lanka.

The ship’s crew will meet Sri Lankan sailors and visit cultural places.

INS Udaygiri had also helped Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah.

India gave Sri Lankan officials equipment for aircraft and navy use.

Singh said India and Sri Lanka share close historical and cultural ties.

He also said the two countries want to cooperate more on safety in the Indian Ocean.

India plans to help build an Artificial Intelligence Lab for the Sri Lankan Army.

Key facts

Ship: INS Udaygiri, an indigenously built stealth guided-missile frigate
Port of call: Colombo Port, Sri Lanka
Relief role: The ship was among the first responders after Cyclone Ditwah and delivered relief assistance
Equipment delivered: Indra MK 2 radar spares, spares for Sri Lanka Navy ship SAYURA, and inflatable naval targets
Planned cooperation: India and Sri Lanka will work together to create an Artificial Intelligence Lab for the Sri Lankan Army
Indian official: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a high-level delegation to Sri Lanka
Broader focus: Maritime cooperation and capacity building for the Sri Lankan Armed Forces

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