The Indian Army commander NC Vij told senior military officials in Sri Lanka that although there is a truce in fighting Sri Lankan soldiers need to be vigilant.
The Indian Army commander visited Vavuniya and met senior Sri Lankan Army (SLA) officials early hours on Wednesday.
General NC Vij addressed the SLA officials at the Army headquarters in Vavuauniya.
<>Commenting on the defence agreement to be signed between the two countries he said “the defence agreement is of immense importance. It would mutually help procurement of arms ,and training. Although the ceasefire is in force recruitment and boosting the moral of soldiers should continue.”General Vij also emphasised the strategic importance of the coast line between the two countries. <>The Army commander toured the area along the A-9 high road with his wife and other Indian Army officials. As he reached the Omanthai check point which is a crossing point between the government-held area and LTTE-held area a Sri Lankan Army official said that if he would travel a little bit further he could meet Tamil Tigers pointing towards the LTTE-held area.
The general declined the offer.He also refused to speak to the journalists.
