The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during a four day official tour to the Republic of Indonesia called on the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army General George Toisutta and several high ranking Indonesian defence officials. The tour took place from 30th March to 02nd April.
As one of the most important meetings in his itinerary, General Jayasuriya met his Indonesian counterpart, General George Toisutta at his official quarters in Jakarta and discussed matters of mutual interest and importance. During the meeting, the Indonesian Army Chief confirmed his Army’s participation in the forthcoming international seminar on ‘Defeating Terrorism - Sri Lankan Experience’. Lieutenant General Jayasuriya highlighted the importance of having a seminar of this nature in the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s successful conduct of the Humanitarian Operation for peace. The meeting also centered on possibilities for exchange of military training programmes in the future.
A special Guard of Honour, accorded by the Indonesian troops greeted the Sri Lankan Commander on arrival at the host’s office premises. Towards the conclusion of the meeting, both Commanders exchanged mementoes as tokens of goodwill.
Later on, the Indonesian Army Chief General George Toisutta hosted the Commander of the Army to an official dinner.
Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during his stay also had the opportunity of meeting the Indonesian Vice Minister of Defence Hon. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Commander-in Chief of Indonesian National Defence Force Admiral Agus Suhartono. During those brief discussions, they shared views on military matters and different experiences.
The visiting Commander also briefed the Command Headquarters of Jakarta on the provision of security to VIPs and VPs in the city, drawing parallels to the case back at home.
Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch and several senior Army Officers were associated with the tour.
Sri Lankan Commander’s visit to Indonesia further strengthens the longstanding and excellent defence relations between two nations and their armed forces. It also provides an opportunity to explore further defence cooperation between the two countries.
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