The statement noted that the event was indicative of the growing cooperation, camaraderie and friendship between the two nations and their forces including the Coast Guards. The spares would ensure prolonged utility of the SLCGS Suraksha, which is the only Offshore Patrol Vessel of Sri Lanka Coast Guard and the mainstay of patrolling and surveillance undertaken by SLCG at sea. The spares included main machinery spares, shaft, gearbox parts and more. The spares will facilitate expeditious repairs, improved sea going capability and increased overall life cycle of the ship. It was also recalled that during the recently conducted High Level Meeting (HLM) on 22 June 2021 between Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard the assurance of India’s fullest cooperation in the field of maritime security and capacity building was reiterated.

Source: The Nation June 29, 2021 09:45 UTC