[Sri Lanka] - Japan-Sri Lanka checks out opportunities to enhance defence cooperation

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo, Naoki Kamoshida, has paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice
Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).Mr
Defence Secretary A.V.M
Thuyacontha (Retrd) warmly received the Japanese delegation and had a cordial discussion, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.During
their discussions, both officials explored avenues to enhance defence cooperation and bilateral relations
The meeting also highlighted the historical ties and shared values between the two countries, the statement added.Subsequently, the Defence
Secretary and Mr
Kamoshida exchanged souvenirs to mark the occasion
Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa was also present at the occasion, according to the
Ministry of Defence.