Colombo: The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Defence Secretary welcomed the High Commissioner and extended his best wishes for the commencement of his diplomatic tenure in Sri Lanka. Discussions during the meeting focused on further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, particularly in the areas of defence cooperation, training, and regional security.

Both parties exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration between the two nations. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Ms. Zunaira Latif, and the Defence Attaché of Pakistan to Sri Lanka.