Sri Lanka, India Hold 21st International Maritime Boundary Line Meeting

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Sri Lanka, India Hold 21st International Maritime Boundary Line Meeting

The 21st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between Sri Lanka and India was held onboard the Sri Lanka Naval Ship Sagara at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Kankasanthurai.

The Sri Lankan delegation consisted of Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard officials and was headed by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. The Indian delegation consisted of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard officials.

The IMBL Meeting is held to strengthen the naval relationship between the two neighboring countries.

During this session, matters of mutual interests related to naval operations and fishing activities were discussed.

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Naval Today Staff, July 6, 2012; Image: Sri Lanka Navy