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Lankan delegation attends world military forum in Russia
A Sri Lankan delegation, led by Defence Secretary Gen. (Rtd.) Kamal Gunaratne, visited Moscow last week to attend the International military-technical Forum “Army-2021” and International Army Games-2021. Three Sri Lankan teams took part in the event.
The Forum Army-2021 is a platform for displaying the state-of-the-art Russian weapons and technologies, and gathers all major designers and manufacturers of the Defence industry of Russia and other countries, including Belarus, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and India, the Sri Lankan embassy in Moscow said in a press release.
The Forum and the Games were inaugurated by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin on 23 August 2021.
Defence Secretary, Gunaratne and his team studied the Russian military equipment and armaments, attended several presentations and several meetings with representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defence, Russian manufacturers, including the world-famed Kalashnikov.
Defence Secretary also visited the House of Friendship, where Sri Lanka had organized its exhibition to promote Sri Lankan traditions and culture among the visitors of the Forum and the Games, and also met with members of the Sri Lankan cultural team, participating in the Creativity contest of the Army Games-2021. The program of the Forum included witnessing the Tank biathlon competition.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.
The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.
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