Pakistan's Army Chief Arrives in Colombo on Goodwill Visit
The four-star General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, arrived in Sri Lanka Wednesday (19) afternoon on a three-day goodwill visit amidst beating of Magul Bera (auspicious drums). A traditional ceremonial reception at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, greeted the visiting Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Parvez Kayani, Mrs Begum Zahida Kayani and the delegation.
Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik who is visiting Sri Lanka, Tuesday (18) morning called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at Army Headquarters. At the entrance to the Commander’s Secretariat at Army Headquarters, he was warmly received and requested to inspect the Guard Turnout, in accordance with military traditions.
Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani NI (M) HI, now on a three-day goodwill visit to Sri Lanka, called on his Sri Lanka’s counterpart, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at the Army Headquarters Thursday (20) morning. General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan Army with his six-member delegation, comprised of his spouse, Mrs Begum Zahida Kayani arrived in Sri Lanka Wednesday (19) evening following an invitation, extended by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army.
The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) at Army Headquarters had the rare honour of welcoming the visiting Pakistan Army Chief’s spouse, Mrs. Begum Zahida Kayani during a series of receptions, hosted at SVAB Headquarters Thursday (20). Mrs Begum Zahida Kayani at the entrance to the SVAB office complex at Army Headquarters was warmly received by Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, SVAB with a fragrant bouquet of flowers..jpg)
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani after completion of his three-day goodwill visit to Sri Lanka left for his country Friday (21) afternoon amidst warm greetings and memories. His Sri Lankan counterpart, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya visited the VIP terminal at Colombo International Airport to bid farewell to General Kayani and Mrs Begum Zahida Kayani, the spouse of the Pakistan Military Chief. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya......jpg)
The final leg of the itinerary of the visiting General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, commenced Friday (21) morning at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sapugaskanda. General Parvez Kayani on arrival at the DSCSC at Sapugaskanda was warmly received by Commandant DSCSC Major General J.C Rambukpotha and conducted to the officers’ mess before commencement of the day’s programme..jpg)
The Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) sponsored first pre-school in the East was declared open Monday (24) morning at the 3 Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps camp premises at Minneriya Army cantonment. Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President, SVAB, the livewire behind the expansion of educational opportunities among children of War Hero families with the support of her organization, graced the occasion as Chief Guest for the opening. This is the 8th pre-school to be run by the SVAB.
An Army-organized international seminar to share Sri Lankan experience on the road to military defeat of the world’s most ruthless terrorist organization, the LTTE, is to be held on May 31, 1 & 2nd June 2011 at Colombo Galadari Hotel for three consecutive days. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army Wednesday (26) afternoon during the maiden media briefing on the forthcoming arrangement, spelt out how this international event.....