Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Army Chief Dwivedi visits UAE, Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, the head of the Indian Army, went to the UAE and Sri Lanka to talk about how countries can work together to keep everyone safe.
He spoke to important military leaders and officers in both countries.
In the UAE, he talked about how wars are changing and how technology is important.
He also met with the UAE's military leaders to discuss how India and the UAE can work together better.
After that, he went to Sri Lanka, where he met with more military leaders and talked about training and security.
He also visited a special place to honor Indian soldiers who fought in the past.
General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS of India, visited the UAE National Defence College and addressed officers on the evolving global security landscape and modern conflicts.
He emphasized the importance of collaborative engagements and bilateral/multilateral defence cooperation between India, the UAE, and other regional partners.
General Dwivedi met with Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of UAE's Land Forces, to discuss enhancing military engagement and training convergence.
He also interacted with India's Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal, to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic ties.
After the UAE, General Dwivedi visited Sri Lanka, where he met with senior military and civil leadership to discuss training cooperation, capacity building, and regional security.
- Who
- General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of India
- What
- Official visit to UAE and Sri Lanka to strengthen defence cooperation
- When
- January 2024 (specific dates for Sri Lanka visit: January 7-8)
- Where
- UAE and Sri Lanka
- Why
- To enhance bilateral defence cooperation, professional military exchanges, and strategic understanding
- General Upendra Dwivedi
- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of India
- UAE National Defence College
- Institution where General Dwivedi addressed officers
- Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami
- Commander of UAE's Land Forces
- Deepak Mittal
- India's Ambassador to the UAE
- Sri Lanka Visit
- January 7-8, 2024
- Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC)
- Institution where General Dwivedi will address officers in Sri Lanka
- Army War College in Buttala
- Institution where General Dwivedi will interact with officers and trainees in Sri Lanka
- IPKF War Memorial
- Site where General Dwivedi will pay homage in Sri Lanka
