Colombo (News 1st) – General Oleg Salyukov, Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation, arrived in Sri Lanka today on a five-day-long goodwill tour at the invitation of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.

During the visit, General Salyukov is scheduled to call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Prime Minister, as well as the Commanders of the 3 armed forces. The general will also pay tribute to War Heroes’ Monument at Sri Jayewardenepura. The Russian General will also take part in the Independence day celebrations.

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