The HMAS Perth, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 19th June 2016 on a goodwill visit, the Navy said.

HMAS Perth 192 personnel is headed on its first mission to the Middle East with anti-ship missile defence upgrade. According to Perth's Commanding Officer Captain Ivan Ingham the deployment was part of a multi-national Combined Maritime Forces that will conduct maritime security operations to counter and deter terrorism. The mission will also target the narcotics trade that is used to fund terrorist activities.

The ship is scheduled to stay in Sri Lanka till the 23rd of this month.

During its stay the ship crew will engage in a wide range of events conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy with the intention of strengthening the friendship and solidarity of the two Navies.