Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Gracing the "Defender of the Fatherland's Day" ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on Wednesday, (Feb 19), Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) emphasized the enduring and evolving nature of the relationship between the Russian Federation and Sri Lanka, which has flourished since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1957.
The Deputy Minister was received by the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Levan S. Dzhagaryan on his arrival at the venue last evening.
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also present at the occasion.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Mi...