NewzVille Desk
As part of his ongoing official visit to India from 11-14 June 2025, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, visited the Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur on the second day of his tour.
Lt Gen Rodrigo was warmly welcomed by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command. They engaged in detailed discussions on issues of mutual interest, focusing on areas such as regional security, joint training initiatives, capability development, and the exchange of best practices.
Lt Gen Rodrigo also interacted with other senior officers at the Command Headquarters, exchanging views on operational experiences and exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation between the two armies.
In addition to his military engagements, Lt Gen Rodrigo will visit the military and heritage sites.
The visit underscores the ongoing commitment by both Sri Lanka and India to deepen their robust defence cooperation, which has been built over decades of shared history, mutual trust, and regional partnership.
