US Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary

US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) at the Defence Ministry on Wednesday (16).

The Defence Secretary had a discussion with the US Envoy, focused on enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries. The Defence Secretary expressed gratitude to the US Ambassador for the recent donation of a new aircraft to the SLAF and said that he expects to work closely with them. Mementoes were also exchanged to mark the occasion.

Military Liaison Officer of the Defence Ministry, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, US Defence Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson and US Office of Defence Cooperation Chief CDR Sean Jin were also present.

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