A six member delegation of one Officer and five Warrant Officers of Sri Lankan Army arrived in Bareilly on 15 Jul 2018. The delegation visited various formations and training establishments of Headquarters Central Command from 15 Jul to 21 Jul 2018. The aim of the Sri Lankan delegation visit is to develop bonhomie and enhance mutual understanding between the Armies of both the countries.
In addition to the planned visit to Headquarters Uttar Bharat Area, Junior Leader Academy, Bareilly and 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Varanasi, the delegation also visited Officer Training Academy, Gaya, where they interacted with the Sri Lankan Cadets undergoing training at the Academy followed by a visit to Bodh Gaya and Sri Lankan Monastery. The delegation also visited the Ganga Ghat and Sarnath at Varanasi as part of a cultural and heritage tour.
Both the Armies share a close and sound bonds of military cooperation and mutual long lasting bilateral understanding. This visit epitomises the efforts towards broadening of spectrum of military interest benefiting both the nations.