Friendly Diplomatic Relations Recalled During Meet Between Indonesian DA & Army Chief

Indonesian Embassy’s Defence Attaché-based in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, Commodore Didik Kurniawan, currently in Sri Lanka on a visit paid a courtesy call on General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army this afternoon (2) at the Army HQ.

The meeting recalled friendly diplomatic relations that have been existing between both countries since the year 1952 and some of the religious and cultural similarities.

Commodore Didik Kurniawan during the cordial meeting also exchanged views on bilateral issues of concern with the Commander of the Army and the diplomat learnt more about COVID 19 control measures and multifaceted development roles, being carried out by Army troops.

General Shavendra Silva also expressed his gratitude to Indonesia for her sustained support given to the Sri Lankan Armed Forces during the height of humanitarian operations before May 2009 by way of dismantling terrorist networks, etc. Towards the end of the interactions, both exchanged mementoes as symbols of goodwill and cooperation.