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30th November 2015 20:05:07 Hours

Indian Army Chief Meets State Minister of Defence and Secretary Defence

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Dalbir Singh Monday (30) paid courtesy calls on Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, State Minister of Defence and Eng Karunasena Hettiarachchi Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the MoD office.

The visiting COAS of India had a brief discussion with Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene and Eng Karunasena Hettiarachchi on matters of international and national importance and relevance.

The discussions ended with exchange of mementos between State Minister of Defence and the COAS of India.

Moreover, Secretary of Defence also presented a memento to the COAS of India at the end of their formal discussion. The move was reciprocated.

Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army was also present during these courtesy calls.