India, Sri Lanka, The Maldives Navies Form Synergy For Maritime Operation

The navies of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are part of a focused operation which aims for more synergy between the maritime agencies of the three countries in the Indian Ocean Region.

This first of its kind maritime operation – called the ‘Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)’, is being conducted for two days on November 27 and 28, 2021.

“Ships and aircraft of the Indian Navy (IN), Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) are participating and operating over a vast area in the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of the three countries in the Southern Arabian Sea,” a statement from the Indian Navy said.

Earlier, a trilateral Table Top Exercise (TTX) between the three nations was conducted on July 14 and 15, 2021.

The three countries also participated in the 5th Deputy National Security Advisors (NSA) level meeting of Colombo Security Conclave on August 4, 2021, wherein ways of enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region were deliberated upon.

The Indian Navy said the focused operation is being conducted with the aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean Region safe and secure for commercial shipping, international trade and conduct of legitimate maritime activities.