Defence Services Command and Staff College

COURTESY CALL BY THE DEFENCE ADVISOR OF THE HIGH COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN IN SRI LANKA

Colonel Muhammad Farooq, the Defence Advisor of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, was warmly received by Major General KW Jayaweera USP psc, Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), on 7 April 2026. The Deputy Commandant and the Brigadier Coordinating were also present on the occasion.

During the interaction, the Commandant briefed the visiting Defence Advisor on the training framework, academic curriculum, and key activities of the College, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping professionally competent and strategically astute officers. The discussion also underscored the importance of continuous professional military education in addressing contemporary security challenges.

Colonel Muhammad Farooq commended the high standards maintained by the College and expressed appreciation for the conducive learning environment, which significantly contributes to the intellectual and professional growth of officers. He further acknowledged the longstanding and cordial defence relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The visit provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in the spheres of military training and academic collaboration. Both parties exchanged views on strengthening professional engagements, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting capacity-building initiatives between the two countries.

The visit concluded with the exchange of mementos, symbolizing the enduring friendship and mutual commitment towards further strengthening defence ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

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