The US Embassy yesterday (19) announced that the Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, will travel to Colombo this week. 

He was expected to arrive last evening and is in the country for a three-day visit.  “During his visit, Admiral Paparo will engage with senior Sri Lankan Government officials and military leaders to reaffirm the enduring US-Sri Lankan security partnership and share the US vision for regional stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. Commander Paparo’s visit underscores the United States' ongoing commitment to enhancing security cooperation with Sri Lanka and addressing shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific,” the US embassy in Colombo said.