Russia and Sri Lanka are preparing for joint military exercises

The second planning conference on the preparation of the Russian-Sri Lankan military anti-terrorist exercises was held at the headquarters of the Eastern Military District, the press service of the Military District reported on Monday.

“As part of the exercises, the military personnel of the two countries will have to work out control algorithms and organization of interaction in the destruction of illegal armed groups in the jungle and urban conditions,” the report says.

It is noted that on the Russian side, representatives of the Air Force participated in the conference, led by the acting Commander, Lieutenant General Mikhail Nosulev, the Ceylonese delegation was headed by the Deputy Commander of the Army, Major General Vedage Vimalarate.

“Working out tasks together will not only enrich the experience of the two countries, but also form common approaches to neutralizing global challenges, primarily the terrorist threat,” Ivan Taraev, Assistant Commander for International Military Cooperation, was quoted in the message.

Earlier it was reported that a conference was held in Sri Lanka in May, during which representatives of the Air Force and the Sri Lankan Ground Forces exchanged tactical experience, operational developments and practices in the field of combating terrorism.

It is not yet specified on the territory of which state the exercise will take place and at what time. (OREANDA-NEWS)