COAS, Sri Lankan Army commander discuss ways for enhanced defence ties
Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS at General Headquarters, on Friday.
During the meeting, matters of professional interest and ways for enhancing bilateral defence ties were discussed, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The Sri Lankan Army Chief praised the Pakistan Army for its professionalism and successes in ongoing operations for bringing peace and stability to the region.
The COAS highlighted that Sri Lanka has historic relations with Pakistan and its Armed Forces, particularly in the fields of Defence and Training cooperation.
The visiting dignitary will also witness the Passing Out Parade at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, on Saturday (tomorrow).
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.
