Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit to India from June 11-14.
This visit is set to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in the areas of training and capability enhancement, defence ministry said.
The visit underscores the continued efforts of both nations to further strengthen and deepen their longstanding defence partnership.
The first day of the visit began with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo paid tribute to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.
Following the wreath-laying, he was given a formal Guard of Honour in the South Block Lawns. The ceremonial event, attended by senior officials of the Indian Army, marked a significant gesture of respect and a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations. The Guard of Honour was followed with a series of high-level meetings beginning with an in-depth interaction with Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army.
Both the military leaders discussed wide ranging issues including aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional security concerns.