Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

US Ambassador meets Defence Secretary

October 28, 2023

The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Her Excellency Julie Chung met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne on Friday (Oct 27) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.

The US Ambassador was accorded a warm welcome on her arrival at the Defence Ministry and subsequently had a cordial discussion with the Defence Secretary.

During the session, matters of defence cooperation and mutual relevance to both countries were discussed and the mutual goals of enhancing security and strengthening cooperation between the United States and Sri Lanka were also emphasized.

Military Liaison Officer Major General Dhammika Welagedara and Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Harsha Withanarachchi were also present at the occasion.