Outgoing Turkish Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
April 05, 2024The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency R. Demet Şekercioğlu, paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Apr 5).
General Gunaratne welcomed H.E. Şekercioğlu and had a friendly interaction with her. He appreciated her services during her tenure on the Island. The outgoing Turkish envoy also conveyed her gratitude for the support and cooperation extended during her tenure here while emphasizing the strides made in bilateral relations.
Ambassador Şekercioğlu joined the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995 and she took over the appointment as Türkiye's Ambassador to Sri Lanka on January 7, 2020.
The Defence Secretary presented a souvenir to the outgoing envoy as a token of appreciation. Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Major General Dhammika Welagedara was also present at the occasion.
