Indian Army chief Gen. Naravane arrives in Sri Lanka to boost bilateral defence ties
The Hindu
During his visit, Gen. Naravane is expected to call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane arrived in Colombo on October 12 on an official visit during which he will meet the top civilian and military leadership of Sri Lanka and discuss avenues for further enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
Gen. Naravane, who arrived in Colombo on a four-day visit at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart Gen. Shavendra Silva, was extended a warm welcome by the top Sri Lankan General at the airport.
“Gen. Naravane arrived in Sri Lanka and was extended a warm welcome by General Shavendra Silva Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of Sri Lankan Army at the airport,” the Indian Army said in a tweet.
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