Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A high-level discussion has been held to explore avenues to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.

The matter was deliberated when the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, Wiebe de Boer paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo.

According to the Ministry of Defence, during the meeting, both parties focused on matters of mutual interest and explored avenues to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.

On behalf of the President and the people of Sri Lanka, the Deputy Minister of Defence also conveyed sincere a...