6th Pakistan Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Expert Level Staff Talks conclude on successful note

The 6th iteration of the Pakistan Navy (PN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Expert Level Staff Talks (ELST), held from 28th to 30th May 2024, concluded on a successful note. At ELST, the Sri Lanka Navy delegation was led by Rear Admiral Nishantha Peiris, Director General Operations, while the Pakistan Navy delegation was headed by Rear Admiral Faisal Amin Hi (M).

During ELST, the progress of previous staff talks and fresh agendas for the 6th ELST were discussed between both parties. The SLN and PN delegations expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes of the talks and their commitment to implementing the decisions reached during the discussions.

The successful conclusion of the 6th ELST demonstrated strong and enduring friendship between the Pakistan Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy. This will foster cooperation on maritime issues, allowing both parties to jointly address common maritime challenges in the region.

The SLN delegation also comprised Director Naval Training, Commodore Buddhika Jayaweera, Director Engineering Service, Commodore Chandana Bopagoda and Lieutenant Commander Eranda Rathnayake.