Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka celebrated India's 76th Republic Day with a grand event held at the Indian House in Colombo on Sunday (Jan 26).

The event was attended by an array of distinguished guests including Prime Minister, Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, Ministers, Parliamentarians, high-ranking government officials, diplomats, tri forces officers, and distinguished guests. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Secretary Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) were also present, adding to the event's significance, which reflected the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation betwe...