Zambian Commander Welcomed to a Red Carpet Reception at AHQ

The Zambian Republic’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General W.M Sikazwe psc DIP (DSS) MA (DSS), who is presently in Sri Lanka on a five-day long goodwill visit, enhancing bonds of bilateral, cooperation and understanding, arrived at the Army Headquarters on Monday morning (24) to a red carpet welcome and called on his Sri Lankan counterpart, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.

At the entrance to the Army HQ, the Zambian Army Chief was received by the Commanding Officer, Colonel Indika Perera of the HQ Battalion. Prior to that, he was greeted to a traditional Guard Turnout, presented by Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops.

The Parade Commander Captain Kasun Dahanayake, reported the parade to the day’s visiting distinguished military head and invited him to review the Guard of Honour, presented by SLSR troops with their Regimental Trunchen. Amid ceremonials, he took the salute of the parade from the special dais in conformity with military traditions.