Zambian Army Commander Lt. Gen.W.M. Sikazwe has requested the Sri Lanka Army to provide training to the Zambian Army.
He made this request during a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Acting Chief of Defence Staf Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva held at the Akuregoda Army Headquarters yesterday(24).
Army Commander Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva said he would convey this request to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Defence Secretary for necessary action.
He also pointed out that the Zambian Army making such a request is very important for the both countries to further enhance cooperation in the future.
The Zambian Army Commander had also expressed regret over the Easter Sunday terror attacks and also had thanked the Sri Lankan Army for the warm welcome accorded to him.