Army Commander received by Pakistan counterpart

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, visiting Pakistan on a six-day tour, on the invitation of his Pakistan counterpart, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, arrived at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Peshwar on Tuesday. He was received by its Commandant Major General Mazhar Jamil and Senior Officers.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at a demonstration during his Pakistan visit.

During his stay at the PMA as the first stop in the day's itinerary, the Commander received an overall picture of the PMA's curricular as well as its courses, conducted on behalf of trainee foreign students. The Commander shared views with the trainees before he called on the Commander, 11 Corps Lieutenant General Khalib Rabbani at the same location.

He visited Khawaza Khela 19 Division Headquarters where the Commander was received by General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General Qamar.

The Commander visited the Headquarters Special Service Group (HQSSG) at Tarbela.

The Headquarters provides training to foreign students, including those from Sri Lanka.

He met General Officer Commanding at HQSSG Major General Farrukh and Sri Lankan officer trainees Lieutenant W.P.S.S Weerasinghe. A mock demonstration on anti-terrorist operations was staged at the premises. The GOC presented a memento to the Army Chief as a gesture of goodwill and memory.

Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya visited Pakistan Army's Rehabilitation Centre where he was received by the Commandant of the Rehabilitation Centre Lieutenant General Azhar.