Defence Secretary Meets Pakistani Army Chief

by Staff Writer 30-04-2025 | 4:52 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): As part of the ongoing defence dialogue, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held a side-line meeting on Tuesday, April 29, with General Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan.

The Defence Secretary was accompanied by Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe.

In a separate meeting, the Defence Secretary also held discussions with the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs in Pakistan, Ahad Khan Cheema.

These meetings underscored Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and economic relations with its neighbouring countries. They also reaffirmed Sri Lanka's dedication to promoting regional peace, security, and seamless trade cooperation.

As a gesture of goodwill, both parties exchanged mementoes at the conclusion of the meetings.