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05th February 2020 13:26:32 Hours

Russian Land Force Commander Calls on Navy Commander

The visiting Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces, General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov of the Russian Federation, now in Sri Lanka, began his itinerary on Wednesday (5), paying a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Navy Headquarters.

General of the Army, Oleg Salyukov is on a five-day goodwill visit to the country at the invitation of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army.

A Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour parade, accorded to the visiting Russian military leader greeted him at the Navy Headquarters before he was conducted to the Navy Commander’s office.

During cordial discussions, they both discussed matters of bilateral importance, cooperation and issues, related to both organizations.

The meeting culminated with exchange of mementos. Before his exit, the Russian Army Chief penned a few thoughts in the Visitors’ Book at the Commander’s office. Sportswear Design | Men's Sneakers