The Indian Naval Submarine ‘Vagir,’ the Indian Navy’s latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine, will make an operational visit to Colombo from June 19 to 22.
According to the Indian High Commission, the visit is to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with the theme “Global Ocean Ring.”
Commander Divakar S, Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval Submarine, will meet with Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva.
Furthermore, the vessel will be open to visitors and schoolchildren during the submarine’s visit.
Visits by Indian Navy ships and submarines to Sri Lanka aim to foster brotherhood and togetherness between the two neighbouring navies in accordance with India’s vision of ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region.’