The US Army’s Pacific Region Head Gen.Robert B.Brown who is in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit on the invitation of Army Commander Lt.Gen. Mahesh Sananayake, called on President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday.The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday evening. The President’s Media Division issuing a press release stated that Gen.Brown commended the reconciliation programme of the Government.
Gen. Brown’s visit was aimed at strengthening military cooperation and mutual friendship and thus deepening the US-South Asia understanding.Lengthy discussions took place on how the US Army can assist the Sri Lankan Army on disaster management activities and as to whether the Sri Lankan Peace Keeping Mission can get international training.
Gen Brown also admired the professional competency of the Sri Lankan Army on demining. Army Commander Lt.Gen.Mahesh Senanayake was also present.
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