OBSERVATION • October 31, 2026 • 8 min read

Andaman & Nicobar Command Welcomes Sri Lankan and Myanmar Naval Ships for BIMSTEC Exercise

SLNS Gajabahu and UMS King Aung Zeya Arrive at Sri Vijaya Puram for Maritime Security Exercise from October 30 to November 3

John Wilbert
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World • October 31, 2026

India, 31 Oct.: Andaman & Nicobar Command extended a warm welcome to SLNS Gajabahu (Sri Lanka) and UMS King Aung Zeya (Myanmar) on their arrival at Sri Vijaya Puram for the maiden BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise, being conducted from 30 October to 03 November 2026.

Hosted by the Indian Navy, the exercise brings together maritime partners from the Bay of Bengal region to enhance interoperability, strengthen collective Maritime Domain Awareness and foster coordinated responses to transnational maritime threats.

The exercise underscores the shared commitment of BIMSTEC nations towards regional cooperation, maritime security and stability, reflecting the spirit of Shared Sea, Shared Security, Shared Prosperity.

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#andaman nicobar command #Indian Army #Indian Navy #Indian Air Force #Coast Guard #SLNS Gajabahu (Sri Lanka) #UMS King Aung Zeya (Myanmar) #Sri Vijaya Puram

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