Indian Military Academy honours Sri Lankan Army Commander

The country's most prestigious, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, for the first time in its lifespan of over 78 years, honoured the Sri Lanka Army yesterday by inviting its Commander, Lt. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya as the chief guest of the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the IMA.

Lt. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya, reviewed the POP at the IMA Drill Square at the invitation of the Parade Commander and took part in the presentation of mementos to the Colours recipients and cane orderlies who excelled in various disciplines before he posed for a photograph together with award winners.

Ever since the IMA became functional in 1932 with a course strength of 40 Gentlemen Cadets, the IMA continues to receive cadet trainees from Afro-Asian countries. Those Gentlemen Cadets from 18 countries including Sri Lanka have received IMA training.