October 14, 2021
2 mins read

Army Chief meets Lankan President, discusses issues of mutual interests

Sri Lanka’s leading role as a partner in security was appreciated including within the Colombo Security Conclave initiative….reports Asian Lite News

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane who is on a four-day state visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday called on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and discussed issues of mutual and strategic cooperation.

He also called on General Shavendra Silva CDS and Commander of Sri Lankan Army and discussed issues related to boosting bilateral defence cooperation between two countries.

“General MM Naravane called on General Shavendra Silva CDS and Commander of Sri Lankan Army and discussed issues related to boosting bilateral defence cooperation between two countries. The COAS also interacted with the senior officers of the Sri Lankan Army during the visit,” said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army).

Army Chief meets Lankan President, discusses issues of mutual interests

During the course of the day, the visiting Indian Army Chief also called on General GDH Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence and discussed steps to take forward the excellent defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian Army noted.

Sri Lanka’s leading role as a partner in security was appreciated including within the Colombo Security Conclave initiative.

The Indian Army Chief also met with Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation.

Earlier in the morning, General Naravane in the first segment of his visit, paid tribute and saluted memories of fallen Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) War Heroes at Battaramulla IPKF monument.

On Tuesday, General Naravane arrived in Colombo at the invitation of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of Sri Lanka Army, said a statement of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.

General Silva along with Sujeewa Nelson, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) warmly welcomed Gen Naravane and Veena Naravane, President, Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, it added.

Army Chief meets Lankan President, discusses issues of mutual interests

In the remainder of his visit, the Indian Army Chief, would also witness Exercise Mitra Shakti, one of the largest bilateral military exercises in the region, the statement by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka further said.

The Indian Army Chief will also participate in Gajaba Day celebrations as the Chief Guest.

General Naravane is also scheduled to deliver a talk at DSCSC, Batalanda and interact with students and faculty, the statement said.

The visit symbolises strong relations and close cooperation shared between the two countries, it stated. (India News Network)

ALSO READ: India withdraws Covid curbs on visiting Britons

Previous Story

Nawazuddin speaks on the relevance of content and performance

Next Story

India rejects China’s objection to Naidu’s visit to Arunachal

Latest from -Top News

EU, China United on Climate, Split on Rest

Climate pact offers rare unity as trade rifts, Ukraine war, and economic tensions dominate EU-China summitChina and the European Union struck a rare note of unity on climate change Thursday, issuing a

Hungary Pays the Trump Price

Despite his success in wooing Trump’s conservative base, Hungary is among the EU nations most vulnerable to Trump’s incoming tariff blitz Hungary’s populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has spent years forging close

Meta Muzzles Election Ads

Meta to Halt Political Ads in EU, Citing Legal Uncertainty Over New Rules Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced on Friday that it will suspend all political advertising

Holy War Talk

Russian officials have downplayed the Vatican’s potential role as a mediator, citing its location within NATO-member Italy, which has firmly supported Ukraine throughout the war. In a move that may signal an

Greece Battles Blazes, Heatwave Chaos

With temperatures soaring above 38°C (100°F), and dry, windy conditions prevailing, fires are spreading fast. A wildfire tore through a northern suburb of Athens on Saturday, forcing residents to evacuate as Greece
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Noida’s First Desi Fine Dining Venue: Khatirdari Ek – Riwaz

Khatirdari Restaurant undoubtedly stands out as the Noida region’s First

‘Terrorists linked to Pak Army can become lose cannons’

Speaking on theaterisation of forces, General Rawat said that the