31st January 2023 18:25:59 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir, Defence Adviser for the High Commission of Maldives in Sri Lanka called on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (31) and paid courtesies during a brief interaction.
The Army Chief warmly welcomed the visiting Senior Officer, and both of them discussed general matters, related to defence cooperation between members of the Sri Lanka Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Discussions also focused on further enhancement of relations between the militaries of both countries.
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage thanked Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir for his co-operation and the support being extended to Sri Lanka.
Towards the end of the cordial meeting, the Army Chief symbolized the goodwill that prevails between both organizations by awarding a special memento to the Maldivian envoy. The gesture was reciprocated.
