<span style="color: #222222;">Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar begins his 4-day visit to Sri Lanka. The visit of Chief of Naval Staff is a symbol of India's maritime cooperation with Sri Lanka. The Navy Chief inspected SLNS Sindurala, a Saryu class Advanced Offshore Patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard. The ship showcases India's defence manufacturing capabilities. The Navy chief also presented Indian indigenous defence items to the Sri Lankan Navy.<br />''<br />''Today, he will visit the IPKF Memorial and lay the wreath. On the occasion, INS Sahyadri has also reached Colombo. It is Shivalik class multi-role frigate. AIR Correspondent reports that Mr. Kumar will be interacting with the Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow after which he shall proceed to Naval and Maritime Academy at Trincomalee.</span><br />