Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, Lieutenant General H.L.V.M. Liyanage, called on COAS, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) at GHQ on October 20, 2023.

During the meeting, matters of professional interest and ways to enhance bilateral defense ties were discussed. The Sri Lankan Army Chief praised the Pakistan Army for its professionalism and its successes in the ongoing operations aimed at bringing peace and stability to the region. COAS highlighted that Sri Lanka has historic relations with Pakistan and its Armed Forces, particularly in the fields of defense and training cooperation. The visiting dignitary also witnessed the Passing Out Parade at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, on October 21, 2023.

Upon arriving at GHQ, the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honor to the visiting dignitary.