Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Friday met Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha and exchanged views on regional security and maritime cooperation aimed at enhancing defence collaboration. Jha met Thuyacontha at the Defence Ministry office in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.
“Discussions between the two dignitaries focused on strengthening the longstanding defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, underscoring the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two nations. They exchanged views on regional security and maritime cooperation aimed at enhancing defence collaboration,” the statement said.
The Indian High Commissioner emphasised India’s unwavering support for Sri Lanka in defence and security matters, particularly in counter-terrorism, maritime security and disaster response.
The Defence Secretary expressed appreciation for India’s continued assistance and acknowledged the significant role of defence partnerships in ensuring stability and security in the region, it added.
