Indian guided missile destroyer leaves today

Rajput Class Destroyer, INS Ranvijay that specializes in anti-submarine warfare is scheduled to leave today (16) following a goodwill visit to Colombo. The vessel arrived at the Colombo port on April 14.

The Indian High Commission spokesperson said: “INS Ranvijay is the fifth of the Rajput Class Destroyer scheduled to visit Colombo from 14-16 April 2021 on a goodwill visit. The Anti- Submarine warfare capable Guided Missile Destroyer is equipped with the state-of-the-art indigenous Bramhos Super Sonic Missile.

The arrival of the Indian Naval Ship symbolises the message of solidarity and harmony for the people of Sri Lanka on the auspicious occasion of ‘Avurudu’, with the warm wishes for their security, safety, good health and happiness.

The Ship is commanded by Captain Narayanan Hariharan, who called on the Area Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral W.D.E.M. Sudarshana and payed his respects at the IPKF memorial on 15 April 2021.

India and Sri Lanka have traditionally shared close cooperation in defence and security. Their Navies have been actively engaged in mutually beneficial cooperation in training and capacity building. The visit of the ship is another step in developing close maritime and security cooperation between the two friendly and close neighbours.”