Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo.

The Chief of the Indian Army arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (07), on a two-day official visit.

The Deputy Minister extended a warm welcome to General Dwivedi and engaged in cordial discussions with him. During the deliberations, both sides reaffirmed the historical, cultural, and civilizational ties between India and Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the President has expressed sincere appreciation to the government of India for its substantial and multifaceted s...