Day: September 25, 2025
UNHCR Delegation Engages with Defence Secretary on Peacekeeping Initiatives
Colombo: A high-level United Nations delegation met the Defence Secretary yesterday to discuss enhancing collaboration in international peacekeeping missions and strengthening human rights initiatives.
According to Ministry of Defence, the delegation…
Myanmar Defence Attach© Engages in Talks with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary
Colombo: Defence Attach© of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Brigadier General Zaw Moe Lwin paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry, today (25 September). F…
Mongolian Defence Attach© Engages in Key Discussions with Sri Lankan Defence Officials
Colombo: The Defence Attach© of Mongolia to Sri Lanka, Colonel Odsuren Zayat, conducted a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekera (Retd), at his office in Colombo. Their meeting involved discussions on topics o…
French Ambassador Meets Defence Secretary
Colombo: Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka H.E. R©mi Lambert made a call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Defence Ministry today.
According to Ministry of Defence, the Defence Secretary extended a warm welcome t…
Poppy Flower Ceremony at Defence Ministry
Colombo: A Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) during a meeting with the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) at the Defence Ministry.
According to Ministry of Defence, the…