Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 14 August.

The cordial discussion focused on further strengthening bilateral defence ties and preparations for the forthcoming visit of the Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka, along with other matters of mutual interest.

The Defence Adviser and Assistant Defence Adviser of the High Commission of India in Colombo were also present at the meeting.

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