Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 Jul at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency.

During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they currently face, while the Defence Secretary listened attentively to their concerns and issued necessary directives to the relevant officials for appropriate follow-up action.

The meeting focused on several key matters, including issues relating to e...