Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Today holds special significance as it coincides with the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister underscoring the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite our two nations and reaffirming the shared vision of our leaders for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean region.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) made these remarks during his visit to the Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri at the Colombo port on Sunday (Apr 06).
The Deputy Minister was received by the Commanding Officer of the ship Captain Rajat Kumar. Indian High Commissioner HE Santosh Jha was also present at the occasion.
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