Heralding a New Era of Close Cooperation, New IGP Pays His First Visit to the Army Hqrs

The recently-appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Pujith Jayasundara reassuring his readiness to liaise closely with the Army and extend unstinted support for conduct of affairs with dignity and honour all the time, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva this morning (20) at the Army Headquarters.

After a drive-past salute on arrival, he was received warmly by the Adjutant General of the Army, Major General Nandana Udawatte. Next, the stage was set to accord a Guard of Honour salute at the premises in the presence of a gathering of senior officers. The visiting IGP from the special dais afterwards took the salute in conformity with the military formalities.

At the foyer to the Commander’s Secretariat, the Commander of the Army after extending warm greetings to the new IGP, introduced his Principal Staff Officers (PSO) to the visiting Police Chief and accompanied him to the Commander’s Office for a mutual interactive dialogue.

Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva during cordial interactions recalled the excellent working relationship that both organizations have been maintaining and underlined the importance of further promoting such goodwill and broad understanding, irrespective of multi-dimensional challenges and complexities that sometimes work against the spirit of camaraderie and enforcement of law and order.

Mr Jayasundara pointed out that sound relations between both organizations have now reached dizzy heights as never before since a conducive working environment without any interference, has now dawned.

Mr Jayasundara also opined that the Police is always on the look out for valued advice, guidance and help from the Army all the time to steer clear of challenges that would erupt.

The cordial courtesy meet culminated with exchange of mementos that symbolize long-lasting goodwill and cooperation.

Major General Milinda Peiris, Chief of Staff, Major General Sumedha Perera, Deputy Chief of Staff and PSOs were also present during the courtesy call of the IGP.