Defense

To stem the revival of Tamil separatist terrorism and Islamic extremism in the ethnically mixed province.

High Commissioner Gopal Baglay formally handed over the teaching aids to the Eastern Naval Command at Trincomalee

The Indian Air Force participated with aerobatic displays by the Sarang Helicopter Air Display Team, Surya Kiran Aerobatics Demonstration Team and Tejas Multirole Light Fighter Aircraft.

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria met Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

“The entire world is benefitted with this initiative, as the Indian Ocean is the lifeline of the entire world,” said said Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Adm.Prof. Jayanath Colombage.

The display of military and economic capabilities is significant in the competitive geo-political environment in South Asia

To commemorate this historic event, a Fly Past and an Aerobatic Display by teams of the Indian air and naval forces are also being organized for the first time in Sri Lanka on a grand scale.

Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Mahinda Rajapaksa agree to enhance bilateral trade to US$ 1 billion

SLNS Gajabahu took part in the Aman-21 international exercise and also a bilateral Pak-Lanka exercise in the north Arabian Sea.

Apparently in deference to India’s sensibilities, Sri Lanka will not sign any defense agreement with Pakistan during the visit of Imran Khan.