Colombo: Newly appointed Defence Attach© at the Embassy of the United States of America in Colombo, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today at the Ministry of Defence.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, during the meeting, both officials engaged in a cordial discussion covering a wide range of topics, including enhancing defence cooperation, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between the two nations. The visit marks an important step in further strengthening the longstanding defence partnership and shared commitment to regional stability and security.

The Defence Secretary extended his best wishes to the new Defence Attach© in his official duties in Sri Lanka and expressed appreciation for the sustained support and partnership extended by the United States.

This meeting reaffirms both countries’ shared vision of promoting peace, security, and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence also was at the occasion.