Indian National Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters

An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their curriculum, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters on18th October 2021. The delegation was led by Major General Hari B Pillai from the directing staff of the Indian National Defence College.

The 20 member delegation arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (18th October) on a six-day visit. The delegation consisted of tri-service senior officers from India, United States, Japan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Iran.

The visiting delegation was briefed about the role and task of the Sri Lanka Navy by Director Naval Operations, Commodore Nishantha Peiris. Subsequently, the members of the delegation engaged in a informative discussion on matters of defence and mutual nature with Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Prasanna Mahawithana and Director General Training, Rear Admiral Dhammika Kumara as well.

After the friendly discussion that ensued among Commander of the Navy and officers of the delegation mementoes were also exchanged as tokens of goodwill and appreciation.