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Pakistan army chief here for talks

26 Jun, 2013

Pakistan’s Army Chief General?Ashfaq Parvez Kayani?will pay a three-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will meet the top political and military leadership of the country.
The visit, starting tomorrow, will be Kayani’s second trip to the country since 2011, the Press Trust of India reported
During his stay in Sri Lanka, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will meet the top military leadership of the country, an official statement said.
He will also hold discussions on matters of professional interests with Secretary Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa, said the statement.
Kayani will review the passing out parade at?Sri Lanka Military Academy?in Diyatalawa on June 28 as chief guest.
“The visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief will provide both sides an opportunity to review ongoing cooperation and collaboration, and to discuss ways to further broaden and deepen this relationship,” the statement said.
A get-together of?Pakistan Staff College?and National Defence University’s qualified officers is being arranged during Kayani’s visit to provide an opportunity to the Sri Lankan alumni of these prestigious Pakistani Institutions to interact with Pakistan’s Army Chief.

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