Commander of the Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage called on COAS General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday.

During the meeting matters of professional interest, ways for enhancing bilateral defence ties were discussed, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.

“Sri Lankan Army Chief praised Pakistan Army for its professionalism and successes in ongoing operations for bringing peace and stability in the region,” it added.

COAS Munir highlighted that Sri Lanka has historic relations with Pakistan and its Armed Forces, particularly in the fields of defense and training cooperation.

The visiting dignitary will also witness the Passing-Out Parade at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul tomorrow (Saturday).

Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the commander of Sri Lankan Army laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to him.