The bilateral Naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX24 (SriLanka - India Exercise 2024) was conducted from 17 - 20 December 2024 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command ENC in two phases. The harbour phase was held from 17 - 18 December 2024 and the sea phase from 19 - 20 December 2024. INS Sumitra of Eastern Fleet, along with Special Forces team participated from Indian side, whereas, SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, with Special Forces team embarked participated from Sri Lanka Navy. Inaugural ceremony of the exercise was held on 17 December 2024 followed by the Harbour Phase, during which, participants engaged in professional and social exchanges. The Sea Phase commenced on 19 December 2024, included joint exercises by Special Forces of both the Navies, gun firings, communication procedures, seamanship as well as navigation evolutions and helicopter operations. SLINEX series of bilateral exercises were initiated in 2005 and since then regular exercises have been conducted. The current edition of exercise has further strengthened the ties between the two maritime neighbours and contributed towards creating a safe and rule-based Maritimedomain thereby taking forward GoI’s resolve and vision of Security And Growth for All in the Region SAGAR.
