Sri Lanka, April 22 -- South Korea has played a key role in equipping young Sri Lankans with vocational skills and language proficiency, says Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).

The Deputy Minister of Defence made this remark during a ceremony held to welcome the Republic of Korea Navy's destroyer 'Kang Gam Chan' at the Port of Colombo today.

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the ceremony to welcome the ship, which was making an official visit.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka Miyon Lee was also present at the occasion.

The Deputy Minister accompanied by the ship's captain and the Korean ambassador made a visit to the ship.

During the ensuing discussi...