Army Chief praises Indian troops at ‘Mitra Shakti’

Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake on Saturday expressed his appreciation for Indian Army for participation at the joint military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ between India and Sri Lanka at Diyatalawa.

He said both professional armies are training together displaying spirits of good neighbourly relations.

Both armies with vast and varied operational experience are professionally competent and capable of resisting any situation, the commander maintained speaking to contingent members.

Lieutenant General Senanayake, on Saturday, visited Indian and Sri Lankan contingents under training where he witnessed a tactical drill display and a simulated raid conducted by the Indian Army contingent on a terrorist hideout.

The joint Army to Army Exercise that provides a platform for both contingents to share their operational experience and expertise while also broadening inter-operability skills and promote co-operation between the armies of India and Sri Lanka was held for the 7th consecutive year.

Brigadier Kumar Jayapathirana, Exercise Director welcomed the visiting Commander of the Army.

During his stay in Diyatalawa, the Commander of the Army reviewed the rest of the training segment and shared views about it. Indian troops also interacted with the Commander and expressed their appreciative sentiments towards the Sri Lankan counterparts who are hosting this annual event.

Commander before his departure presented a memento to the most senior Indian Army Officer, Colonel Parthasarathy Roy and the gesture was reciprocated.

Both armies with vast and varied operational experience are professionally competent and capable of resisting any situation