Colombo: The outgoing Defence Attaché of the United States in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C. Nelson, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence.

According to Ministry of Defence, during the meeting, the Defence Secretary expressed his appreciation for Lt Col Nelson’s efforts in enhancing the defence relations between Sri Lanka and the United States during his tenure. The discussions during the meeting covered areas of mutual interest and ongoing cooperation in the defence sector.

The meeting concluded with a formal exchange of mementoes, symbolizing the goodwill and longstanding defence partnership between the two nations. The Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence was also present at the occasion.