Sri Lanka to develop bilateral military training with Philippine Army

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Philippines and Sri Lanka are set to enhance military cooperation through the development of bilateral training and diplomacy to fight the threats of insurgency, the Manila Bulletin reported.

This, as the Philippine Army (PA) hosted the academic visit of the Defense Services Command and Staff College of Sri Lanka led by Group Captain Varuna Thushara Sampath Sirimanne at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Wednesday.

“The activity aims to foster bilateral training and military diplomacy through the exchange of command experiences, knowledge, and strategies of both forces in defeating insurgencies in their respective countries,” the Philippine Army said.