Raheel meets Sri Lankan army chief

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RAWALPINDI: Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, went to the army headquarters on Saturday and called on Commander of Sri Lankan army, Lt Gen A.W.J.C. De Silva.

On arrival at the army headquarters, Gen Raheel was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Sri Lankan army, said an ISPR press release. Later, he was given a briefing on operational and training aspects of the army.

Read: General Raheel Sharif arrives for 4-day visit to Sri Lanka

Gen Raheel discussed with the Sri Lankan army chief matters of professional interest and ways and means of enhancing bilateral defence ties with particular reference to mutually benefitting from each other’s experience in fighting terrorism. Gen De Silva praised Pakistan army for its professionalism and successes in Operation Zarb-i-Azb against terrorism.

Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2015

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Strange

Jun 07, 2015 08:43am

:-) long live pakistan - sri lanka friendship

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Awais ali

Jun 07, 2015 10:09am

Very good General Saab.

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Arslan

Jun 07, 2015 10:24am

God Bless Pakistan and Sri-Lanka; and keep them safe from enemies.

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nasir

Jun 07, 2015 12:23pm

Pakistan must keep on projecting its power in the region,at the same time also build friendly relations with neighbors.

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Raj

Jun 07, 2015 09:22pm

i don't understand why army chief travels to countries and not PM of Pakistan elected by people...

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M. Emad

Jun 08, 2015 12:30am

Sri Lankan Army is a Victorious Army.

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Jun 08, 2015 05:58am

It looks like PAKISTAN has 2 leaderships, Army chief and Nawaz. Never seen any other country's army chief being involved so much in civilian and foreign relations. Interesting!!!!

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Zahid USA

Jun 08, 2015 07:52am

General Shareeef needs to take a back seat and let politicians handle foreign affairs. He has done well so Far and security is gradually improving, but interference in civil matters is hurting Pakistan and it image big time. Will never ever accept dictatorship again.

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