Nuwara eliya: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following an official invitation: The World Defense Show, currently underway from 8 to 12 February, has firmly established itself as a premier global platform for defence and security. This major international event convenes defence industry leaders, senior military officials, and high-level government representatives across the globe, facilitating vital dialogue and collaboration at the highest strategic level. The event showcases cutting-edge advancements and innovations in the air, land, sea, space, and security domains, while promoting collaboration, business development, and discussions on future integrated defence solutions.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, Major General Jayasekara (Retd) toured the extensive exhibition facilities and halls, which feature participation from more than 1,486 entities representing 89 countries. Th
e exhibition also includes the presence of numerous government institutions and leading national and international defence companies.

In addition, the Deputy Minister will hold several bilateral meetings with high-level government officials and senior military leadership. These discussions will focus on identifying concrete opportunities to deepen defence cooperation and further strengthen the broader bilateral partnership.