Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo begins India visit; visits South Western Command, Jaipur
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June 2025 with a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial.
Summary
Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began an official visit to India on 11 June 2025, running to 14 June, to enhance bilateral military cooperation, particularly in training and capability enhancement. On the first day he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, received a Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns, held talks with Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, and was briefed on Op Sindoor and India's security perspective. On 12 June he visited Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur, where he was received by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
Key facts
- Visit
- 11–14 June 2025
- Day 1
- National War Memorial wreath; Guard of Honour, South Block Lawns
- Talks
- Vice Chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani; briefed on Op Sindoor
- 12 June
- HQ South Western Command, Jaipur; GOC-in-C Lt Gen Manjinder Singh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Commander of the Sri Lanka Army began an official visit to India on 11 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lasantha Rodrigo
PIB (Defence): Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, arrived on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June 2025.
Which Indian Army command headquarters did Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo visit on 12 June 2025, the second day of his India tour?
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Correct answer: C — South Western Command, Jaipur
PIB (Defence): on the second day of his tour, Lt Gen Rodrigo visited the Headquarters of South Western Command, Jaipur and was welcomed by Lt Gen Manjinder Singh.