The Indian Naval Ship INS Delhi arrived at the Trincomalee Port on a formal visit yesterday morning. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
INS Delhi is a 163.2m long destroyer manned by a crew of 390 and commanded by Captain Shiraz Husain Azad.
The Commanding Officer of INS Delhi is scheduled to call on Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara today (16) at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between two Navies. They are also expected to go on a sightseeing excursion in Trincomalee.
Sri Lanka Navy personnel will engage in a training visit onboard INS Delhi which will depart tomorrow (17).
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