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COLOMBO: Amid China’s growing influence in Sri Lanka, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari arrived in Colombo on May 1 on a four-day official visit to the island nation during which he will meet the country’s top political and military leaders and discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) is visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal S K Pathirana.
“Underlining the strong India-Sri Lanka defence ties, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari CAS @IAF_MCC arrived on a 4-day visit to Sri Lanka. He was warmly received by AVM RAUP Rajapaksa, Chief of Staff @airforcelk and Deputy HC @VinodKJacob76 on arrival,” the Indian High Commission tweeted.
“He will be meeting the political and military leadership of Sri Lanka and discussing avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation during the visit,” the Indian mission said.
The visit will enhance the existing professional ties and bonds of mutual cooperation between both nations, an official statement said.
“The visit symbolises strong relations and close cooperation between the two friendly neighbours, with Sri Lanka being accorded the status of ‘Priority One’ partner by India. Underlining the strong bonds of friendship between the two services,” the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said in a statement.
