ICRC Head of Delegation Meets Sri Lankan Deputy Defence Minister
March 18, 2025Ms. Séverine Chappaz, Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka, met with Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) in Colombo on Friday (Mar 14).
During the meeting, both parties explored key areas of cooperation, including community welfare initiatives and on-going humanitarian collaboration and disaster management assistance.
Deputy Minister acknowledged the organization's vital role in promoting human rights in Sri Lanka and conveyed the government's commitment to a strong partnership in cooperating and facilitating ICRC initiatives. Moreover, he affirmed the Ministry of Defence's commitment to integrating International Humanitarian Law (IHL) into professional military training courses/ exercises, and readiness to participate in relevant international training courses and exercises.
Ms. Chappaz reaffirmed the ICRC's dedication to supporting Sri Lanka's humanitarian endeavours. Delegates from the ICRC, Brigadier General Lloyd Gillet (Retd) and Mr. Channa Jayawardena, also attended the meeting.
