Sri Jayewardenepura: The High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andalib Elias, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Defence Secretary warmly received the Bangladeshi envoy and engaged in a cordial discussion focused on strengthening existing bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries. Mementoes were exchanged to mark the occasion, symbolizing the mutual respect and ongoing partnership between the nations.

Senior Ministry officials and Defence Attaché of the Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka Commodore M Moniruzzaman were also present at the occasion, underscoring the importance of the meeting in fortifying the diplomatic and defense relations between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.