Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (7 January). The Indian Army Chief arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday on an official visit.
The Defence Secretary extended a warm welcome to General Dwivedi. During the meeting, both parties engaged in cordial and constructive discussions on further enhancing bilateral defence ties and cooperation between Sri Lanka and India. The Defence Secretary expressed his sincere appreciation for the assistance extended by the Indian Armed Forces during the ...