Indian Chief of the Army Staff pays a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Dalbir Singh Suhag paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 03^rd December 2015. He was accorded a Guard of Honour on arrival and warmly received by the Commander of the Navy, who introduced him to the Chief of Staff, Director Generals and Area Commanders of the Navy.

They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests drawing attention to long standing defence cooperation. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion, symbolizing the goodwill of the two friendly forces.

The Indian Chief of the Army Staff is in Sri Lanka on a five-day official visit at the invitation of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.

General Dalbir Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, is the 26^th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army and has a distinguished military career spanning four decades. He holds Master’s Degrees in Management Studies from the Osmania University and Strategic Studies from the Chennai University. The General is highly decorated and is the proud recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.