Pakistan and SL for closer cooperation in defence
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have underscored the need for maintaining and
promoting closer cooperation‚ particularly in the area of defence
production.
This was noted at a meeting held between the Secretary Defence
Production (Retired) Lt. Gen. Shahid Iqbal and the visiting Sri Lankan
Brigadier T.N. Jayasooriya in Islamabad. The meeting also emphasized the
need for developing military to military cooperation at all levels. It
was agreed at the meeting to enhance cooperation in the area of military
training‚ exercises and intelligence sharing, so as to contain and
counter the growing threat of terrorism.
The Sri Lankan Defence delegation thanked Pakistan for its continued
support to the Sri Lankan armed Forces. Since independence, Sri Lanka
and Pakistan have consistently maintained close cordial and mutually
supportive relations, especially in the field of defence.
Both nations have assisted each other during testing times in their
history.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have comprehensive and mutually beneficial
training collaboration for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Over a period
of time, a strong bond of commitment and mutual understanding has been
reached between both the friendly armed forces. In future too both
countries are expected to work more closely in the field of defence to
boost peace efforts in the region. |