Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Army Commander Visits India for Defence Cooperation
The head of the Sri Lanka Army, Lt Gen Rodrigo, is in India to strengthen military ties.
He's meeting with India's Navy and Air Force chiefs.
They are discussing ways to work together on defense, training, and security.
Rodrigo will also watch the passing out ceremony at a military school in Dehradun, where he used to train.
This visit is about building friendship and cooperation between the two countries' armies.
Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo is on an official visit to India from June 11-14, 2025.
He met with Indian Navy and Air Force chiefs to discuss defense cooperation.
Rodrigo was briefed on Operation Sindoor and broader security issues.
The visit includes a wreath-laying ceremony, a Guard of Honour, and a meeting with the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
He will attend the IMA passing out parade in Dehradun and visit his alma mater.
- Who
- Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, and senior Indian military officials.
- What
- Visit of the Sri Lanka Army Commander to India for military cooperation.
- When
- June 11-14, 2025.
- Where
- India, including New Delhi, Jaipur, and Dehradun.
- Why
- To enhance defense ties and explore collaboration in training and security.
- Visiting Official
- Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo
- Position
- Commander of the Sri Lanka Army
- Purpose of Visit
- Enhance Military Cooperation
- Key Activities
- Meetings with military officials, wreath-laying, IMA passing out parade
- Location of Meetings
- New Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun
- Duration
- 4 days
