US Special Envoy Sergio Gor Inspects Sri Lanka's Strategic Naval Assets
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US Envoy Gor Reviews Naval Assets in Sri Lanka, Bolstering Maritime Security Partnership
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News18•21-03-2026, 00:00
US Envoy Gor Reviews Naval Assets in Sri Lanka, Bolstering Maritime Security Partnership
•US Special Envoy Sergio Gor reviewed strategic naval assets and upcoming vessel transfers in Sri Lanka, highlighting deepening maritime security partnership.
•Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS GAJABAHU, a former USCG cutter, symbolizing strong ties.
•A fourth former US Coast Guard cutter, ex-DECISIVE, is en route to Sri Lanka to further expand maritime security and regional cooperation.
•The visit underscored bilateral cooperation in maintaining Indo-Pacific security and included talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on bilateral relations and the West Asia crisis.
•Gor's visit follows the sinking of Iran's IRIS Dena ship south of Sri Lanka and aims to safeguard sea lanes, secure ports, and advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.