Lanka to continue to train its defence personnel in India

[Lenin]

N otwithstanding stiff opposition from political parties in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka [ Images ] on Wednesday asserted that it was 'very firm' on continuing the training programme of its defence personnel in India [ Images ] and ruled out sending them to countries such as China.
Sri Lanka's powerful Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, also the brother of President Mahinda Rajapaksa [ Images ], said his country looks at India in a 'much bigger way' than China.
During an interaction with visiting Indian journalists, Rajapaksa admitted that the recent attacks against Sri Lankan citizens in Tamil Nadu has 'hurt' their feelings, but said no one in his country had any 'hard feelings' for India or its people.
"No. We have never (thought about it) because in our long history since the days when we moved from British shoulders all training (to army personnel) were done in India or in Pakistan," he said.
The minister was responding to a question whether Sri Lanka was reconsidering the training programme for its military personnelin India and possibly get them trained in countries such as China in the wake of protests in Tamil Nadu.
Dwelling on the issue, he said it has been the practice for any new batch to be sent to Indiafor training and that Sri Lanka has no plans tochange the tradition.
"There can be various opinions, but we can't (shift the programme). We are very firm on that and we have confidence (that it will continue). We have not even thought about," he said when pressed further on whether Sri Lanka would stop sending its personnel to India. He noted that starting from the defence secretary to army commanders, everyone has been trained in India. "Everyone go to India first and only then they are sent to other countries such as the United States (for training)," he said.Lanka to continue to train its defence personnel in India - Rediff.com India News

 

[OrionHunter]

The minister was responding to a question whether Sri Lanka was reconsidering the training programme for its military personnel in India and possibly get them trained in countries such as China.

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/centra...ts-defence-personnel-india.html#ixzz28DVIB9Y6

Training in China? Firstly there's this language problem. Then China's doctrines, organisations and battle concepts are totally different. Thirdly, the PLA works under the Communist party's diktats and have political commissars amalgamated in units as part of their propaganda and brainwashing machinery.

So what are the SLA going to learn from the 'training' imparted by the Han Dynasty? Nix!

Except of course, to learn the 'Goose march'!!

 

[Thorough Pro]

Training in China? Firstly there's this language problem. Then China's doctrines, organisations and battle concepts are totally different. Thirdly, the PLA works under the Communist party's diktats and have political commissars amalgamated in units as part of their propaganda and brainwashing machinery.

So what are the SLA going to learn from the 'training' imparted by the Han Dynasty? Nix!

That must be some accomplishment for the indians, first train the LTTE terrorists to fight with the government, then train the army to kill the terrorists. ******* shame on youe double faced scum indians.

 

[Mirza Jatt]

That must be some accomplishment for the indians, first train the LTTE terrorists to fight with the government, then train the army to kill the terrorists. ******* shame on youe double faced scum indians.

you from a country which harboured the terrorist to harm others and then fighting them yourselves ?? now look at the mirror and then decide how many faces you got.

 

[Ganges Zephyr]

That must be some accomplishment for the indians, first train the LTTE terrorists to fight with the government, then train the army to kill the terrorists. ******* shame on youe double faced scum indians.

How can you even make such a statement, when your own country trains and supplies terrorists worldwide and fight them in your own country too. Your statement fits better for your own pure land

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

you from a country which harboured the terrorist to harm others and then fighting them yourselves ?? now look at the mirror and then decide how many faces you got.

Since when did we train TTP boys? i guess ur turban is too tight today.

 

[Bhairava]

Just dont come to Tamil Nadu.

 

[OrionHunter]

shame on youe double faced scum indians.

Scum Indians? When one loses an argument or has nothing intelligent to say or is intellectually bankrupt, he starts calling names like you have just done! You have a pathetic and despicable attitude, to say the least.

Mods?

 

[Mirza Jatt]

Since when did we train TTP boys? i guess ur turban is too tight today.

No need of personal attacks...just remmeber my turban is a symbol of our religion so please do not say anythung about it. i am sure you didnt know about it thus you said it..so I hope since you know this now you wont repeat it. I would not like to comment on islam or your propeht or anything with your Islam. ..period.

On topic...just educate yourself and stop asking stupid questions.

Pakistan and state sponsored terrorism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[ares]

Since when did we train TTP boys? i guess ur turban is too tight today.

Since you have short term memory , let me give you an example ..remember Ilyas Kashmiri...know who he was..a Pakistani SSG soldier, later transferred to Soviet-Afghan sector and then to Kashmir sector..served in Jaish-e-Mohammed, Huji and finally being promoted to Al-Qaeda.

After which he tried to assassinate Musharraf(for his U-turn on Kashmir)..turned against Pakistan after Lal Masjid seige.,,,started his 313 brigade...involved in assassination of Benazir Bhutto and Karachi base attack.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

China funds to modernise Sri Lankan military training establishment

Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie arrived in Colombo on Wednesday on a five-day visit aimed at solidifying military ties that have grown increasingly close following the end of the war in Sri Lanka.

China will pledge US$ 100 million to help take forward Sri Lankan Army projects in the war-ravaged north and northeast.

During his five-day visit, General Liang and his 25-member delegation are scheduled to visit a number of military facilities.

He is expected to give a lecture at the Defence Services Command and Staff College at Sapugaskanda, as well as visit an Army Cantonment in Panagoda and the Defence Services College in Colombo, for which China has provided financial assistance.

He will also meet with President Mahinda Rajapaksa. On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Wednesday morning, General Liang was greeted by the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral DWAS Dissanayake and Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

In June, Sri Lanka and China pledged to deepen defence ties when Lieutenant General Jayasuriya visited Beijing. China’s substantial military assistance to the Sri Lankan government during the closing stages of the war in 2009 has been seen by Sri Lankan officials as crucial to their victory over the LTTE – a point stressed by every visiting Sri Lankan official to Beijing in recent months. General Liang said then that China was “willing to make joint efforts with Sri Lanka to boost bilateral relations".

China has also reiterated its support to Sri Lanka against persistent international pressure over its reconciliation process, with Chinese officials stressing that it was their view that Sri Lanka should address its internal issues without international interference. China has assured Sri Lanka, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, of its continued support against any international pressure.

The Hindu : News / International : China funds to modernise Sri Lankan military training establishment

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Chinese Defence Minister calls on Sri Lankan President

Defence Minister of China General Liang Guanglie who arrived in Sri Lanka on a five day official visit today called on the Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees.

The Chinese Defence Minister who arrived in the country with a 25-member high powered delegation was warmly welcomed by the Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L Peiris on his arrival and following military traditions the Sri Lanka Army's Armoured Corps (SLAC) troops accorded General Liang a Guard of Honour.

During his visit, the Chinese defence official is scheduled to conduct talks with Sri Lanka's top level defence officials.

The Chinese Defense Minister is expected to visit the Sapugaskanda Defense Staff College, the Panagoda army cantonment, Galle and possibly Hambantota.

The visiting Defence Minister is to deliver a special lecture at the Defence Staff College.

China is providing US$ 100 million for army projects initiated by the Ministry of Defence to set up accommodation and infrastructure facilities in army camps in the north and east.

China has also announced a grant of US$1.5 million for modernization of the Defense Services College in Colombo.

Liang's visit follows the Sri Lanka Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya's visit to Beijing in June this year.

Chinese Defense Minister who met Sri Lanka Army Commander in Beijing has reiterated China's support to boost military cooperation between the two countries to a higher level.

Sri Lanka : Chinese Defence Minister calls on Sri Lankan President

 

[harpoon]

When I check the comment sections of SL newspapers I find that Lankans just love Pakistan & China and hate India, but their Govt on the oherhand sends their officers to India for training.