A high powered defence delegation from Pakistan is visiting Sri Lanka to hold first formal staff level talks between Sri Lankan and Pakistani Armed Forces.
The Pakistani delegation is led by Major General Inam-ul- Haque, Director General Joint Staff Headquarters Pakistan. Other members of the delegation include senior personnel from the three services of Pakistan’s armed forces i.e. Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. The talks which are held in a highly congenial environment.
The commencement of Staff Level Talks between the two friendly countries will further strengthen the bonds between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Since independence, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have consistently maintained close, cordial and mutually supportive relations especially in the field of defense. Both nations have assisted each other during testing times in their histories.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have comprehensive and mutually beneficial training collaboration for Army, Navy and Air Force. Over a period of time, a strong bond of commitment and mutual understanding has been reached between both the friendly armed forces.