Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a proactive effort to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity, and under the direction of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of National Intelligence, the Defence Cyber Command conducted its third Cybersecurity Awareness Programme on 19 February 2026 for the staff of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, including national-level Women's and Child Unit officers from...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of South Africa to Sri Lanka, H.E. Sandile Edwin Schalk, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (19 February). During the cordial discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of defence cooperation and mutual security in...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, met with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (19 February). During the cordial discussion, attention was drawn to the evolving security landscape in the Indian Ocean Region, with both sides acknowledging the need for closer cooperation to address ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the ensuring welfare of Veterans during its Public Day program, held at the Ministry premises today (18 February). The event took place under the patronage of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). This initiative provides a vital platform for former service members as well as ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high level meeting on combating illegal fishing activities was convened yesterday (17 Feb) at the Parliament Complex. The meeting was jointly chaired by the Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), and the Hon. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gama...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mr. Mohsin Naqvi met the Secretary of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) yesterday evening (16 February). During the cordial discussions Mr. Naqvi highly appreciated the excellent organization and comprehensive security arrangements provided for the T-20 matches and the cricket teams. Further, he also thanked the Sri Lanka...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wiebe De Boer, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence premises today (17 February). The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the longstanding and friendly relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. Discu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (17 February) at the Ministry of Defence. The Secretary Defence having warmly received the Ambassador, commenced the discussion in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, providing an opportunity to further st...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha, attended a special "Maahefun" reception hosted by H.E. Masood Imad, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, today (16 February). The traditional Maldivian feast, held prior to the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, took place at the High Commission of Maldives in Colombo. Ministers, Seni...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Senior defence officials from Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met recently to discuss future cooperation in air defence and capability development. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) met with Lt. Gen. Mazyad bin Sulaiman Al-Amro, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, to explore avenues for enhanced military collaboration last week....