India and Sri Lanka reinforced their maritime cooperation through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, held in Colombo from April 21–28. The exercise included the Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak along with diving teams from both countries, improving coordination and professional cooperation. The operation focused on complex underwater missions, including advanced mixed-gas and deep-sea diving. Divers carried out harbour and open-sea exercises and successfully conducted dives beyond 55 metres on World War-era wrecks, strengthening joint capabilities in search, rescue, and salvage operations. Alongside training activities, both navies also engaged in cultural and community events such as beach clean-ups, sports, and yoga sessions, building stronger mutual trust. The exercise concluded with a ceremonial farewell to INS Nireekshak, highlighting the continued strong maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean region.

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