Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mathew Duckworth, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (29 January).
The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, during which both parties engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest and the further strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Australia, with particular emphasis on maritime security and regional stability.
Welcoming the High Commissioner, the Defence Secretary expressed Sri Lanka's sincere appreciation for Australia'...