Indian Navy's First Training Squadron departs Colombo after strengthening of maritime ties with Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, after concluding a successful port call aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and maritime partnership between the two neighbouring countries. The visit featured a series of professional engagements, naval interactions and community outreach activities, reaffirming the longstanding maritime relationship between India and Sri Lanka. During the port call, the Senior Officer of 1TS, accompanied by the Commanding Officers of the three ships, called on the Commander, Western Naval Area of the Sri…