On 11 June 2025, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS interacted with Lieutenant General BKGML Rodrigo, Commander of Sri Lanka Army, at Naval Headquarters NHQ in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed avenues of enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on shared maritime security challenges, joint training exercises, and capacity building initiatives. The meeting underscored the importance of collective efforts in addressing maritime threats and fostering partnerships between the two maritime nations.