Defense Cooperation Discussed With Indian Navy Chief

July 01 2010

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Defense Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa met this week with Indian navy chief Adm. Nirmal Verma to discuss bilateral cooperation, reports the Hindu (India).

The most senior Indian military official to travel to Sri Lanka in five years, Verma's five-day visit will include meetings with top Sri Lankan political and military officials.

The talks are expected to focus on bilateral relations and enhancing security in the Indian Ocean.

The admiral is also scheduled to...

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