Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held today (30 Mar), co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Deputy Minister of Ports & Civil Aviation, Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo. The d...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office today (27 March), marking his first official meeting with the Deputy Minister. During the discussion, the SLCG Director General briefed the Deputy Minister on the current role and responsibilitie...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. The emergency unfolded as the vessel was transiting approx. 700 nautical miles, adjacent to Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue Region. Upon receiving an urgent distress call rega...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka hosted a reception to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo yesterday. (26 March) Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event as a special guest. Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Minister for Health ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion aimed at addressing the longstanding concerns of residents in the Pallemunai area of Mannar was held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 26 March. The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired the discussion. The Divisional Secretary of Mannar, local community representatives, and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Navy attended the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Implementation Review Mission met with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 26 March, following a recent field visit to evaluate the Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project (RLVMMP). During the meeting, Senior Investment Officer Tomas Herrero and the m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. ISOMATA Akio, met the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo on 24 March 2026. During this meeting, several important aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed, which included the policy for Free and Open Indo - Pacific (FOIP). The Ambassador also highlighted its core principles of ensur...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced as the chief guest of the India-Sri Lanka Defence Industry Seminar held today (25 March) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Upon his arrival, the Defence Secretary was warmly received by the Indian High Commissioner H.E. Santosh Jha. The third edition of this seminar is being organized by the Indian High Commis...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A meeting to present the European Union-funded Climate Mobility Project was held today (24 March) at the Defence Ministry with the presence of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The discussion was attended by a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), led by its Head of Mission for Sri Lanka, Kristin Parco. During the meeting,...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (23 March). This is the first official call of the Rear Admiral Joseph since being officially appointed as the Director General of the SLCG. The Defence Secretary while wishing hi...