Discussions with Indian Air force chief on security situation
[09 May 2000]

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal, Anil Yashwant Tipnis will be discussing the security situation while on his five day visit to Sri Lanka amidst earlier reports that his visit will be routine, sources confirm.

Despite reports that his visit was scheduled months before Sri Lanka's request for assistance from India, sources say that his presence in Colombo is expected to be made use by both sides to exchange views on the current situation.

Tipnis made a courtesy call on President Kumaratunga at Temple Trees yesterday. He was also scheduled to meet Defence Ministry officials and visit the Sri Lanka Air Force bases in Anuradhapura, Diyatalawa and Katunayake. 

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