Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paul Stephens, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Apr 8).
The Australian envoy was accompanied by the Defence Adviser at the Australian High Commission, Colonel Amanda Johnston. The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Australia and Sri Lanka.
During the discussion, both parties exchanged views on key matters of mutual interest, particularly in the area of defence and security cooperation. Th...