Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, on February 07 to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.
Accompanied by Defence Adviser Captain Anand Mukundan and Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, the Indian envoy was warmly received by the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary.
Discussions focused on deepening defence collaboration, regional security, and maritime cooperation. The Indian High Commissioner reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security, and disaster response.
In response, the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary expressed gratitude for India’s continued assistance and highlighted the importance of defence partnerships in ensuring regional stability and security.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of mementoes, and the Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence also participated in the discussions.
