Colombo, April 30 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), currently in Pakistan for the 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue, met with Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif yesterday.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the high-level talks aim to enhance bilateral cooperation, deepen mutual understanding on regional security dynamics, and explore avenues for defence collaboration.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan share a longstanding relationship built on mutual respect and strategic cooperation. The ongoing dialogue underscores the importance of partnerships in maintaining regional stability and promoting peace in South Asia.

The three-day defence dialogue, which began on Monday (Apri...