Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation today (8 May) at the Hilton hotel Colombo.
The meeting focused on strengthening long-standing bilateral ties and enhancing defence cooperation between the two nations. During the cordial discussion, the Defence Secretary expressed his sincere gratitude to the Government of Vietnam and the visiting delegation for their continued support.
The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister emphasized Vietnam's commitme...