Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office yesterday (23 Dec).
The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, during which both parties engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest, reflecting the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Egypt.
On behalf of His Excellency the President and the people of Sri Lanka, the Deputy Minister of Defence expressed sincere appreciation for the steadfast support extended by His Excellency the Presiden...