17th Edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise Kicks Off In Maldives

The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional

January 18, 2026
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Indian, Sri Lankan Navies Conclude 13th Edition of Staff Talks; Discuss Maritime Security In Indian Ocean Region

The 13th edition of the staff talks between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, marking another milestone in the deepening bilateral defence ties between the two nations.These discussions, as reported by the Indian Navy, centred on bolstering established engagements, amplifying ongoing cooperation, and pursuing collaborative efforts to enhance maritime

January 16, 2026
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Om Birla, Sri Lanka Speaker Forge Tech-Driven Parliamentary Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla engaged in significant bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi. Hosted by the Parliament of India from 14 to 16 January 2026, the conference marks the largest gathering of its kind, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate proceedings on 15 January.Om Birla

January 15, 2026
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COAS Upendra Dwivedi Meets Sri Lankan Army Commander, Discusses Ways To Advance Bilateral Defence Cooperation

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Thursday.The discussions centred on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military relations, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties, expanding joint military

January 8, 2026
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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi Eyes Deeper Defence Ties With Sri Lanka, Inspects Guard of Honour

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed a Guard of Honour at the Sri Lankan Army Headquarters in Colombo during his official visit on 7 January 2026. He engaged in discussions with Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military ties.The talks reaffirmed both nations’

January 8, 2026
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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Embarks On UAE, Sri Lanka Visit

COAS interacting with officials of AIRBUS during his recent visit to the facilityThe Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has proceeded on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 05 to 08 January 2026, as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.The visit will

January 5, 2026
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India’s Leadership Crucial For Indian Ocean And South Asian Stability : Sajith Premadasa Sri Lanka’s Leader of Opposition

Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and head of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has underscored the pivotal role of India in safeguarding stability across the Indian Ocean and South Asia.In an exclusive interview conducted in Colombo on 2 January 2026, he described India’s leadership as indispensable for regional and global security. Premadasa emphasised that the national

January 2, 2026
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Sri Lanka Navy Honours Vessels From India Other Countries For Disaster Assistance

The Sri Lanka Navy has recognised eight foreign naval vessels, including two from India, for their pivotal role in delivering humanitarian assistance following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.This cyclone struck the island nation in late November 2025, claiming over 600 lives and causing widespread destruction through flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse.The honours underscore a

January 1, 2026
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