Colombo: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today. During the discussions, both sides explored avenues to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on defence production, cyber security, information sharing, and disaster relief activities.

According to Ministry of Defence, Ambassador AlAmeri commended the significant contribution of the large Sri Lankan workforce in the UAE, acknowledging their valuable role in his country’s socio-economic development. The Defence Secretary extended seasonal greetings to the visiting Ambassador, and to mark the occasion, the two dignitaries exchanged mementos. Deputy Military Liaison Officer, Brigadier Kasun Adhikari, was also present at the meeting.