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he Sri Lankan Coast Guard is participating in a joint sea exercise with the Indian and Maldivian Coast Guards in the seas off Male. 

According to the Sri Lankan Navy website, offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sagara today sailed for the Maldives to take part in the five day exercise ‘Dosti - XI’. 

The aim of the exercise is to strengthen bonds of friendship and enhancing mutual operational capability and cooperation. 

The exercise will focus on Maritime Search and Rescue, Marine Pollution Response and Boarding Operations. 

Due to its geo-strategic significance, it is important for the Coast Guards of the three countries to ensure the safety and security of the Indian Ocean for all sea-farers.

Indian Coast Guard Ships “Sankalp” and “Subhadra” will take part in the exercise, while Maldivian Coast Guard Ships “Huravee”, “Ghazee” and “Shaheed Ali” of the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) will represent the Maldivian Coast Guard.

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