U.S. Navy destroyer arrives in Colombo

The United States Navy Destroyer, USS Fitzgerald, arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday.

The vessel is making a stop for replenishment purposes, and the Sri Lanka Navy officially welcomed the visiting ship in accordance with naval traditions.

The 154-metre-long destroyer is commanded by Commander Paul Richardson.

The ship is scheduled to depart the island once it has fulfilled its necessary resupply requirements.