HIGH Commissioner of India Mr. Shri Ashok K. Kantha with deputy High Commissioner Mr. Shri Vickram Misri and Defence Advisor Captain Pradeep Sing flew to Jaffna for a two-day official visit Wednesday (25) morning.
They were received by Major General L.B.R Mark, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna on arrival at the Palali airport.
During the first day (25), the delegation participated in a special Pooja at sacred Nallur Kandasamy Hindu Kovil and later met Professor N. Shanmugalingam, Vice Chancellor of Jaffna University at the University premises. The visiting diplomats donated a stock of books, needed for higher education to the Vice Chancellor for the use of students at Jaffna University. Afterwards they called on Jaffna Archbishop Rt. Rev. Thomas Saundranayagam at Bishop House and met several members of the Jaffna Peace Council. They also made an observation tour to the Jaffna Public Library, Ramavil Welfare Centre and a few Development projects in Achchuveli. They also had discussions with Army and representatives from civil organizations regarding the progress of clearing landmines. They took time off to share views with the civilians in the Ramavil Welfare Centre.
The following day (26) the delegation met Commander, Security Forces, Jaffna Major General L.B.R Mark at Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna). The Jaffna Commander explained them about the role played by the Army on development activities in Jaffna peninsula and about the current security situation. He also answered questions raised by the High Commissioner on several matters. The delegation also met Commander Northern Naval area Rear Admiral J.S.K Kolambage and Commander of Palaly Air Base Group Captain H.N Abesinghe before leaving for Colombo.
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