18 February, 2018
Three Iranian naval ships, IRIS “Bayandor”, IRIS “ Naghdi” and IRIS “ Tonb” arrived at the Port of Colombo, on Friday (16) on a training and goodwill visit. The ships were ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions, on their arrival.
The Commanding Officers of the three Iranian ships: Commander Behnam Hossainpor, Commander Mehdi Ahamadpour Samani and Commander Mohammad Bagher Rahnama called on Commander Western Naval Area Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.
They held cordial discussions and exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion. The crew of the visiting ships are scheduled to participate in an array of programs.