A 21-member delegation from the National Defence University (NDU) of Pakistan, led by Major General Fiaz Hussain Shah is in Sri Lanka on a foreign study tour from April 15 to 19.
The delegation comprises senior officers from Pakistan’s Armed Forces, Civil Services and Officers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China, who are undergoing the National Security and War course at the NDU, the Pakistani High Commission stated in a release. The delegation visited the High Commission of Pakistan for an interactive session on April 16. The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat briefed the delegates about the overall bilateral relations between Pakistan-Sri Lanka and the role of the High Commission. During their visit, the delegates will be meeting with a number of prominent personalities from the Sri Lankan Armed Forces and civil institutions including Chief of Defense Staff, Commanders of the Sri Lankan Army, Air Force and Navy. The delegates will also be visiting Galle and Trincomalee.
The National Defence University is the premier institution of Pakistan, catering to the needs of senior leadership from various segments of society, both domestic and international, in comprehending security issues and policy/strategy formulation, and act as a national think tank.
The NDU is a centre of excellence in academic and research pursuits in diversified disciplines, providing well-thought-out inputs on national security at a strategic level, the release stated.
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