General Kevin Schneider, the Commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) arrived in Sri Lanka today (21) on a three-day visit.
The visit reflects the growing strength of the U.S.-Sri Lanka defense partnership, according to the US Embassy in Colombo.
During his visit, General Schneider will meet with senior Sri Lankan government and defense leaders, including leadership from the Ministry of Defense and the Sri Lanka Air Force. Their discussions will focus on expanded cooperation across air and maritime domain awareness, cybersecurity, disaster response, and regional security.
The Embassy noted that General Schneider’s visit is the latest milestone in an expanding bilateral relationship built on joint exercises, military exchanges, and consistent senior-level dialogue.
The United States recognizes Sri Lanka as an essential partner in the collective effort to preserve peace, security, and prosperity across the region, the US Embassy added.
