Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, India's Chief of the Air Staff, visited Sri Lanka from May 19-21 to enhance defence ties between the two nations. During his visit, he addressed the National Defence College, discussing the strategic importance of air power in contemporary warfare and the need for strong military partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region. The Air Chief's schedule included a Guard of Honour at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) headquarters and meetings with senior military officials, including Deputy Minister of Defence Maj Gen Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Secretary Defence AVM Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). He also paid tribute to IPKF martyrs by laying a wreath at a monument in Bataramulla. This visit underscores the longstanding defence partnership between India and Sri Lanka, which was recently reinforced through the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 maritime exercise in April. Additionally, the ongoing multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya involves participation from 12 nations, further highlighting India's commitment to regional security cooperation.