Sri Lanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (3).

The meeting focused on further strengthening the historic ties between Sri Lanka and Australia, with a particular emphasis on enhancing bilateral cooperation.

President Disanayake highlighted Sri Lanka's progress towards economic stability and briefed Deputy Prime Minister Marles on the government's ongoing efforts to combat corruption and fraud.

He also expressed appreciation for the Australian Government's support in recent maritime security operations and its assistance in addressing illegal trade, human trafficking, terrorism and...