Colombo: The High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today. During the meeting, both parties held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening long-standing bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives in defence and security.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Defence Secretary highlighted the importance of close collaboration between the two countries and reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to further expand defence ties with the Maldives. The Deputy High Commissioner of the Maldivian High Commission, Ms. Fathimath Ghina, was also present during the discussion.