Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February 2026.

During his visit, Admiral Koehler is scheduled to meet Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts to discuss advancing cooperation in maritime security, promoting regional stability, and enhancing collaboration and interoperability between the two countries.

The U.S. Pacific Fleet the largest naval fleet command in the world operates across half the globe, safeguarding key sea lanes and strengthening partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Admiral Koehler’s second visit to Sri Lanka underscores the strategic importance the United States places on Sri Lanka’s location at the crossroads of major maritime routes, as well as its long-term commitment to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.