Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the inauguration of the 18th International Research Conference (IRC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) as the chief guest, today (30 September).
This year's IRC, held under the theme "Bridging Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Progress", convened distinguished diplomats, senior officials, academics and international delegates to deliberate on innovative solutions for contemporary global challenges.
Delivering an inspiring address that underscored the pivotal role of the University in national development and securit...