General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of India, arrived in Sri Lanka today for a high-level two-day official visit. The mission aims to bolster defense ties and regional stability within the Indian Ocean.
According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, General Dwivedi is scheduled to meet with Sri Lanka’s top military and civil leadership, including the Commander of the Army and the Defence Secretary. Discussions will prioritize capacity building, joint training initiatives, and maritime security cooperation.
A key focus of the trip is military education; the General will address the Defence Services Command and Staff College and visit the Army War College in Buttala. He will also pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the IPKF War Memorial.
This visit underscores New Delhi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, reflecting a strategic commitment to enhancing interoperability and mutual trust with its southern neighbor.