Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS addressed the participants of the National Defence College Colombo on 23 September 2025 highlighting the deep historical cultural and strategic ties binding India and Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean Region IOR. Reflecting on global maritime challenges shifting geopolitics rapid technological change and grey zone tactics CNS underlined three imperatives: credible capability deeper cooperation and technological transformation. He stressed that both nations rely on the seas for economic and strategic security citing joint operations in anti-piracy rescues and narcotics interdictions as successful examples Naval Collaboration. CNS also underscored the value of platforms like the Goa Maritime Symposium and SLINEX in enhancing shared competence while noting the role of technology in Green Initiatives and fostering innovation. CNS urged the future leaders to remain agile people centric and collaborative reaffirming India’s commitment to Sri Lanka and a safe prosperous Indian Ocean Region.
