Indian Army Chief to Visit Sri Lanka Next Week

COLOMBO (News 1st); General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 1–2 December 2025, in a move that underscores deepening defence ties between the two nations.

The Indian Army announced that the visit aims to reinforce India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, focusing on partnership, stability, and cooperation.

According to report from India, this engagement highlights India’s role as a reliable security partner committed to supporting Sri Lanka in capability-building and capacity enhancement across multiple defence domains.

The visit is expected to strengthen Army-to-Army engagement through expanded opportunities for training, professional exchanges, joint exercises, and discussions on operational best practices.

Meetings with Sri Lankan political and military leadership will also facilitate dialogue on emerging regional and global security challenges, particularly as the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region (IOR) face evolving strategic pressures.