Sapta Shakti Army Commander Lt Gen Manjinder Singh Visits Sri Lanka to Bolster Bilateral Military Ties

COLOMBO, March 4, 2026 — Marking a significant milestone in Indo-Lankan defense cooperation, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Army Commander of the Sapta Shakti Command, concluded a high-level visit to Sri Lanka today.

During the visit, the Army Commander engaged in an extensive interaction with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo. The senior military leaders held a series of productive discussions aimed at strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations.

The dialogue focused on exchanging professional insights and sharing operational experiences across various defense domains of mutual interest. This visit has been hailed by military officials as a key step in enhancing mutual trust and strategic confidence, reinforcing the commitment of both armies to regional security and collaborative military growth.