Mar 18, Colombo: US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Robert Blake today called on Army Chief Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka and discussed current security developments and bilateral military issues and training programmes.

“The US envoy during his cordial exchange of views raised inquiries into the conduct of military operations in Wanni to liberate the masses from LTTE terrorist grip and also the measures, being adopted to receive those who are fleeing un-cleared areas in Wanni after abandoning their homes,” the Army headquarters said.

In addition, in response to queries Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka briefed the envoy on development projects underway in the East and security measures launched to restore civil administration, it added.

During their dialogue both of them focused attention on ongoing US sponsored military training programmes for Sri Lanka Army and the Security Forces.