Indian military says joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka promotes coexistence, interaction

The joint 12-day mega military exercise between India and Sri Lanka has the potential to further promote synergy and interoperability amongst the two armed forces alongside contributing in further strengthening of the bilateral ties,the Indian Army said.

 

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday witnessed the ending of the exercise and applauded the troops of both contingents for their high standards of training and professionalism.

 

The 12-day mega military exercise from October 4 to 15 began with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation at the Combat Training School in the district.

 

"Besides promoting synergy & interoperability amongst the Armed Forces, exercise further helped in cementing ties between both the nations," it said.

 

Gen. Naravane visited the headquarters of the Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday and interacted with its Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and other senior officers.