Prime Minister during his brief interaction with the visiting Army Chief recalled cordial relations between both countries and underlined the importance of further promotion of the same.

The discussions between the Indian Army Chief and the Prime Minister centered on matters significant to both countries, the state-run television said.

General Dalbir Singh is visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva.

The Indian Army Chief also called on the State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene and Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the Ministry premises on Monday. He also met former Army Commander Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka at the Ministry.