The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), paid a courtesy call on Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Deputy Minister’s Office in Colombo.
During the meeting, the Deputy Minister conveyed his best wishes to the Pakistani envoy for a successful tenure in Sri Lanka.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the two sides held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening defence cooperation, training opportunities, and regional security collaboration.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of further enhancing bilateral relations and maintaining continued engagement between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Both parties additionally recognized disaster management as an increasingly important component of national security, particularly in the context of the growing frequency of climate-induced disasters. The need for proactive, coordinated, and technology-driven responses was emphasized during the talks.
The meeting also focused on the rising threat of transnational maritime crimes, especially drug trafficking. Both sides acknowledged the need for greater technical cooperation and collaborative assistance to effectively address these challenges.
The Defence Advisor of Pakistan to Sri Lanka was also present at the meeting.
