Sri Lankan President visits INS Vikramaditya at Colombo
He was received onboard by Rear Admiral Ranveet Singh, NM, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Fleet and Captain Krishna Swaminathan, Commanding Officer of the ship.
YK Sinha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka and Vice Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP & Bar, RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psn, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy were also present.
On his arrival onboard, the Hon’ble President was presented a 50-men Guard of Honour and was received with the playing of Sri Lanka and Indian national anthems by the Indian Navy band.
He was then introduced to the ship’s officers.
This visit is very significant since it marks many firsts.
The President walked around the ship and was shown various aviation facilities onboard.
He evinced keen interest in the functioning of the ship and her various aircraft. The President stated that he was very happy and honoured to be the first Head of State to visit the Indian Navy’s Flagship and state-of-the art aircraft carrier.
The President signed the Visitors Book on completion of the visit.
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