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The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Field Military Exercise ‘Mitrashakti’ commenced with a parade at the Army Training School, Maduruoya on 14 August 2024.
Major General Dinesh Udugama, the Commander of the 59 Infantry Division and the Director of the exercise, graced the ceremony as the chief guest. During the event, he officially declared the commencement of the military exercise and addressed the Sri Lankan and Indian troops participating in the exercise.
The inaugural parade was commanded by Major Roshan Weerakkodi, the Commanding Officer of the 3 Gajaba Regiment. Major Ruwan Karunathilaka and Major Kuljith Poonav served as the second-in-command, representing the two countries.
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