Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka hosted a grand reception celebrating 298 years of history since 1727, at the ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel, Colombo yesterday (20 Feb).
The event was graced by Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, as the Chief Guest. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended as a Guest of Honour, symbolizing the continued commitment to the strong and friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
Upon their arrival, the dignitaries were warmly welcomed by His Excellency Khalid bin Hamoud Al-Qahtani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...