Chief of the Indian Army to visit Sri Lanka

by admin
Dec 15, 2012

The Chief of the Indian Army, General Bikram Singh will visit Sri Lanka this week, with the intent of discussing ways to strengthen their bilateral defence ties.

Despite strong opposition from Tamil Nadu political parties regarding Indian co-operation with Sri Lankan defence forces, the Indian Army chief will be looking to find ways to enhance the Sri Lankan Army’s training, military and hardware capabilities.

General Singh is set to visit the newly established Sri Lankan army headquarters in the northern provinces. The 3-day visit is scheduled to start on December 18, and will include meetings with the Sri Lanka’s senior leadership family, President Mahinda Rajapasa and Defence Secretary Gotobhaya Rajapaksa.

"This visit will mark another important milestone in the warm and cordial relations between the Indian and Sri Lanka armies", a statement said.

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