Australian HC pays farewell call on Sri Lanka Defence Secretary
July 29, 2022Australian High Commissioner (HC) for Sri Lanka HE David Holly who will be completing his tenure in due course, paid a farewell call on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (July 29).
Gen. Gunaratne warmly received the HC on the arrival to the Defence Ministry.
During the cordial meeting held between the two high officials, Australian HC expressed his gratitude to the Defence Secretary for the cooperation extended by the Defence Ministry during his tenure.
Meanwhile, Gen. Gunaratne praised the outgoing HC for his cooperation extended to the Sri Lankan Defence Ministry and its staff while also commending for his assistance that led to further strengthening the existing ties between two countries.
A memento was given by the Defence Secretary to the outgoing HC to mark the occasion.
Military Liaison Officer of the Defence Ministry Maj. Gen. Dinesh Nanayakkara and Defence Advisor of the Australian High Commission Captain Ian Cain were also present at the occasion.
