Defence Secretary of Pakistan to arrive in Sri Lankan today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Retired Leuitenant General Ikram Ul Haq, will arrive in Sri Lanka today (October 02) along with a high level delegation. The Defence Secretary is scheduled to engage on a 4-day visit until the 05th of October, 2018 to participate in the Pakistan - Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue. During the visit, the Defence Secretary will meet his Sri Lankan counterpart Kapila Waidyaratne to discuss matters of professional interests. He will also hold meetings with the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral R.C. Wijegunaratne and Commanders of Sri Lanka tri-forces. The dialogue aims to promote defence ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and promote professional and mutually beneficial relations between both Armed Forces.