Trilateral Dosti Exercise

• 26 Feb 2024

Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships join Maldivian forces for the 16th Dosti exercise in the Maldives.

• Bangladesh participates as an observer, highlighting the growing importance of maritime collaboration.
• Indian Coast Guard Ships Samarth, Abhinav, and Dornier craft, along with SLNS Samudra, participate in the exercise.
• Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard, S Paramesh, is present in Male for the event.
• The exercise includes joint sea exercises with Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Maldives National Defence Force, enhancing cooperation and readiness.