Colombo:Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the USS Tulsa (LCS 16) at the Colombo Harbour. The U.S. Navy ship docked at the harbour on a goodwill and replenishment visit.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Defence Secretary was welcomed by the Commanding Officer of USS Tulsa and Mr. David Myers, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.

The visit was attended by high-ranking officials including the Commander of the Army, Commander of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, and senior officials from the Ministry of Defence. Representatives from the U.S. Embassy, including the Defence Attaché and other officials, were present alongside distinguished guests.