Indian Air Force Chief meets Defence Secretary
May 03, 2023- Indian Air Force Chief lauds professional standards of Sri Lankan armed forces personnel attending training courses in India
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari called on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry of Defence today (May 03).
The visiting Indian Air Force Chief was warmly received by the Defence Secretary on his arrival at the Ministry in, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, this morning.
During the ensuing cordial discussion the Defence Secretary while mentioning of the close ties between the two countries expressed gratitude for India’s assistance to Sri Lanka at times when the country was facing an economic crisis.
Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari praised the high professional standards of Sri Lankan armed forces personnel attending training courses in India. He was also of the view that new avenues should be explored to boost defence cooperation especially in training and technology exchange.
At the culmination of the meeting, mementoes were exchanged to mark the occasion.
Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Brigadier Dhammika Welagedara and Defence Advisor of the Indian High Commission, Captain Vikas Sood were also present at the occasion.
