Three Iranian Naval ships arrive at the Port of Colombo
 

The Iran naval ships, IRIS “Bayandor”, IRIS “ Naghdi” and IRIS “ Tonb” arrived at the Port of Colombo today (16 February) 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 crews of the visiting ships are scheduled to participate in an array of programmes including cultural and sports activities organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in the island and they are due to leave Sri Lanka on 19^th February.