American NDU delegation calls on Defence Secretary
November 07, 2024A US National Defence University (NDU) delegation led by Admiral (Retd) Harry Harris called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Nov 07).
After a warm reception, the Defence Secretary had a cordial discussion with the visiting US delegation. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion.
Military Liaison Officer of the Sri Lankan Defence Ministry Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa and Defence Attaché of the US embassy Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson were also present at the occasion.
Subsequently, the US NDU delegation took part in an interactive and informative session at the Ministry Auditorium with the Deputy Military Liaison Officer Brigadier Nadeeka Kulasekara and Senior Assistant Secretary Ms. Mayuri Perera.
