The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka on 06th June 2023 organised a special ceremony in Colombo to felicitate the diving team of the Sri Lanka Navy, which engaged in a heroic diving operation at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel ‘LU PENG YUAN YU 028’. The Chinese vessel upturned in the Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka on 16th May 2023. The event was presided over by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong and Chief of Presidential Staff and Senior Adviser on National Security to the President, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka.

Rear Admiral Hiran Balasuriya assumed duties as Director General Civil Engineering at the Office of Director General Civil Engineering, Navy Headquarters on 06th June 2023.

After more than 33 years of exceptional service and remarkable contribution to the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Ranjan Medagoda bade farewell to his illustrious naval career today (06th June 2023).

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (05th June 2023).

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Shahjahan which arrived in Colombo on 02nd June 2023 on a two-day official visit, departed the island on 04th June 2023. At her departure, the ship conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Parakramabahu of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo.

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The current Defence Adviser at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, today 01st June 2023 visited the Navy Headquarters for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera during an official visit to India, graced the Passing out Parade of naval officers, as the Chief Guest, held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 27th May 2023. At the invitation of the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Sri Lankan Navy Chief made this formal visit to India. During the visit, Commander of the Navy was accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa.

The Sri Lanka Navy on 25th May 2023 held a special meeting at SLNS Gotabaya in Mullaitivu, to make the fishing communities in Mullaitivu aware of prevailing issues in the industry. The meeting was chaired by Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara.

The fifth (05th) round of Navy to Navy Expert Level Staff Talks between Sri Lanka Navy and Pakistan Navy concluded on a successful note on 24th May 2023 at the Navy Headquarters, Colombo.