**Summary:**
On June 12, 2025, Lt. Gen. BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur as part of his official visit to India (June 11-14, 2025). He was received by Lt. Gen. Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command. Discussions focused on regional security, joint training initiatives, capability development, and the exchange of best practices. Lt. Gen. Rodrigo also interacted with senior officers and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation. The visit, including planned visits to military and heritage sites and a formal banquet, emphasizes the commitment of Sri Lanka and India to strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence matters.
COMMANDER OF SRI LANKA ARMY: The title of Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo.
SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND, Jaipur: A military command of the Indian Army located in Jaipur.
Sri Lanka: A country engaging in bilateral defence ties with India.
India: A country hosting the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.
11th to 14th June 2025: The dates of the official visit to India.
Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo: Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.
Headquarters South Western Command: Location of the visit in Jaipur.
Lt Gen Manjinder Singh: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command.
General Officer Commanding-inChief, South Western Command: The commanding officer of the South Western Command.
NAPK Release ID: 2135957: Unique identifier for the press release.
Ministry of Defence
COMMANDER OF SRI LANKA ARMY VISITS
SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND, JAIPUR:
STRENGTHENING BILATERAL DEFENCE TIES
Posted On: 12 JUN 2025 5:00PM by PIB Delhi
As part of his ongoing official visit to India from 11th to 14th June 2025, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo,
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur on the
second day of his tour.
Lt Gen Rodrigo was warmly welcomed by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
South Western Command. They engaged in detailed discussions on issues of mutual interest, focusing on
areas such as regional security, joint training initiatives, capability development, and the exchange of best
practices. Lt Gen Rodrigo also interacted with other senior officers at the Command Headquarters,
exchanging views on operational experiences and exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation between the
two armies.
In addition to his military engagements, Lt Gen Rodrigo will visit the military and heritage sites, where he
will explore the rich military and cultural heritage of India.
The day will conclude with a formal banquet hosted by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh in honour of the visiting
dignitary. The event will provide an opportunity for informal interactions, further strengthening the
camaraderie and personal bonds between the leadership of the two armies.
The visit underscores the ongoing commitment by both Sri Lanka and India to deepen their robust defence
cooperation, which has been built over decades of shared history, mutual trust, and regional partnership. The
bilateral defence relationship extends across various domains, including joint exercises, capacity building,
military training exchanges and coordinated responses to regional challenges.*****
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