China, Lanka talks

12 September 2010 01:52 pm

By Gandhya Senanayake and Sherwani Synon


A high level defence delegation has left for China for bi-lateral talks aimed at strengthening defense ties. The delegates includes officials from the three forces, military sources told Daily Mirror online.

The delegation was reportedly led by Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa however the Defence Ministry could not be reached for a confirmation. 

The Army meanwhile confirmed that the Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General Daya Ratnayake was part of the military delegation while the Air force also confirmed that the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Vice Marshal P. B. Premachandra had flown to China. 

During the war Sri Lanka had purchased military items from China and Pakistan. The Indian media had earlier reported that India was concerned about China's role in South Asia. (Daily Mirror online)