Archive · 8 Jan 2026
COAS Dwivedi in Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Indian Army, visited Sri Lanka.
He met with important military leaders and attended events like the start of building a new sports complex and the giving of medical vehicles.
He talked about how soldiers should always try to be better at their jobs and be ready for different kinds of conflicts.
He also discussed how India and Sri Lanka can work together better, especially in helping people during disasters and keeping the region safe.
They also gave each other some military equipment to show their friendship.
General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited the Army War College in Sri Lanka and interacted with Major General D K R N Silva.
He witnessed the foundation laying of the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Sports Complex and the handing over of a military ambulance.
Dwivedi encouraged student officers to pursue professional excellence and adaptability in modern conflict.
He held talks with Sri Lankan defence officials focusing on cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
Military vehicles, ambulances, and training simulators were handed over to reinforce defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
- Who
- General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, Indian Army; Sri Lankan defence officials including Major General D K R N Silva, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara, Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha, Lieutenant General B K G M Lasantha Rodrigo, Major General K.W. Jayaweera
- What
- Visit to Sri Lanka by COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, interactions with Sri Lankan defence officials, foundation laying ceremony, handing over of military equipment, discussions on defence cooperation
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Army War College, Sri Lankan Army Headquarters, Defence Services Command and Staff College)
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement, discuss regional security, and reinforce the enduring defence partnership between India and Sri Lanka
- Event
- COAS General Upendra Dwivedi's visit to Sri Lanka
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Key Figures
- General Upendra Dwivedi, Major General D K R N Silva, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara, Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha, Lieutenant General B K G M Lasantha Rodrigo, Major General K.W. Jayaweera
- Key Activities
- Foundation laying of India-Sri Lanka Friendship Sports Complex, handing over of military ambulance, discussions on defence cooperation, review of Guard of Honour, inauguration of 'Indo-Lanka Wisdom Corner'
- Focus Areas
- Professional excellence, adaptability in modern conflict, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), regional security, military-to-military engagement
- Items Handed Over
- Military vehicles, ambulances, training simulators