Indian navy chief meets SL President, PM for talks on defence cooperation

 

India’s Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R.Hari Kumar, who arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Dec 13) on an official visit, has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and PM Dinesh Gunawardena and senior defence leadership of the island nation.

During his meeting with President Wickremesinghe, the Indian navy chief discussed furthering defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and India with the aim of boosting bilateral relations.Mr.Hari Kumar has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s role in steering Colombo Security Conclave towards ensuring peace and security in the region.

The Indian navy chief’s discussion with PM Gunawardena focused on the importance of strong defence ties between Sri Lanka and India means to further strengthen existing linkages between armed forces of the two countries.

He also called on State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon to convey India’s commitment towards strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, including opportunities for greater defence industry collaboration.