India’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, is set to visit Sri Lanka this week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral defence relations and deepen military cooperation between the two nations.According to reports by The New Indian Express, the Indian Army confirmed that General Dwivedi will travel to Sri Lanka on January 7 and 8, following the completion of an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Upon arrival, he will be formally welcomed with a Guard of Honour by the Sri Lanka Army.
During his stay, General Dwivedi is expected to meet with senior military and civilian officials, including the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, the Deputy Minister of Defence, and the Defence Secretary. Discussions will focus on areas of shared interest such as training collaboration, capacity enhancement, and regional security cooperation.
The Indian Army further noted that the visiting Army Chief will deliver an address to officers at the Defence Services Command and Staff College and engage with officers and trainees at the Army War College in Buttala. These engagements highlight India’s continued support for defence education and professional military exchanges with Sri Lanka.
In addition, General Dwivedi will pay tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) War Memorial. The visit underscores India’s commitment to building trust, improving interoperability, and reinforcing defence partnerships with friendly nations across the Indian Ocean Region and West Asia.
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