Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Sri Lankan and Indian Army Chiefs Discuss Defense Cooperation
The Sri Lankan Army Commander visited India and met with the Indian Army Chief.
They talked about how to improve military cooperation.
The Commander also attended a graduation ceremony at India's military academy.
Two Sri Lankan cadets became officers during the ceremony.
Both countries are working together to build stronger military relationships.
Sri Lanka's Army Commander met with Indian Army Chief.
Discussions focused on enhancing defense cooperation.
The Commander visited the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for the Passing Out Parade.
Two Sri Lankan cadets were commissioned as officers.
India and Sri Lanka aim to strengthen military ties.
- Who
- Sri Lanka's Army Commander Lt. Gen. BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo and Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi.
- What
- Meetings and Passing Out Parade to strengthen military ties.
- When
- June 11-14, the visit.
- Where
- India, including the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.
- Why
- To enhance bilateral defense cooperation.
- Visiting Official
- Lt. Gen. BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo
- Meeting Location
- New Delhi, Army House
- IMA Alumni
- Lt Gen Rodrigo (1990)
- Sri Lankan Cadets Commissioned
- Two
- Total Sri Lankan Officers Trained
- 296
