Joint drills in anti-terror operations will help both countries fight the threat: Top Lankan military official

Contingents from the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army and Gemunu Watch Infantry Regiment of Sri Lanka took part in the joint exercise. (Express)

HIGHLIGHTING the existing channels of cooperation on the strategic front between India and Sri Lanka, top Sri Lankan military official, Major General HPNK Jayapathirane, said on Saturday in Pune that the joint drills in anti-terror operations will help both countries fight the threat.

The India-Sri Lanka joint training exercise, Exercise Mitra Shakti, concluded at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh Military Station. The exercise ended with a simulated occupation of a village by terrorists and a hostage situation, which was tackled by a joint team from the two armies. The culmination drill was witnessed by Major General Anil Kumar Kashid, General Officer Commanding of the Shahbaaz Division of the Indian Army, in presence of senior Army and defence officials of both participating countries. The Sri Lankan observer delegation was led by Major General HPNK Jayapathirane.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Major General Jayapathirane said, “This exercise is a great opportunity for our troops to mutually learn a lot about the tactics. A lot of…