Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Japan's longstanding support for Sri Lanka in strengthening its defence capabilities, maritime security and national development reflects the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) said while gracing as the Chief Guest at the reception commemorating the 72nd Anniversary of the founding of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), held at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo on 05 November. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also attended, as a special guest at the reception hosted by the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Akio Is...