Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) met with the Defence Advisor of the Indian High Commission, Captain Anand Mukundan, and Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi yesterday at the Deputy Minister’s office in Colombo.
Captain Mukundan extended an official invitation for the Deputy Minister to attend India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The meeting also addressed opportunities to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on shared priorities such as military collaboration and anti-narcotic operations.
Major General Jayasekara commended India’s support in anti-narcotics initiatives and emphasized the importance of strong people-to-people ties between the two nations. Discussions reaffirmed the long-standing defence partnership and mutual commitment to addressing regional security challenges.
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The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
All passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check-in 4 hours before their scheduled departure time.
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