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Indian Deputy HC assures fostering defence cooperation further

August 11, 2023

The newly appointed Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey assured his fullest support in furthering defence cooperation between the two countries today (Aug 11).

The new Deputy HC Dr. Pandey expressed these remarks while paying a courtesy call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry.

The Indian diplomat accompanied by Defence Advisor Capt. Vikas Sood and Assistant Defence Advisor Lt. Col. Puneet Sushil was extended a warm welcome by the Defence Secretary and held a cordial discussion relating to the matters of mutual interest and bilaterally importance.

The Defence Secretary Gen. Gunaratne conveying his support from the Sri Lankan side also extended best wishes to Dr. Pandey for his future endeavours.

Military Liaison Officer Brigadier Dhammika Welagedara was also present at the occasion.