The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka H.E. Major General Faheem-Ul-Aziz (Retd), paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 01).
Following a warm reception, AVM Thuyacontha had a cordial discussion with the Pakistani envoy this afternoon. While extending his compliments, the Defence Secretary also said that he intends to continue working closely with Pakistan to enhance bilateral relations and defence cooperation.
Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Maj. Gen. Dhammika Welagedara and Defence Attaché of the Pakistan High Commission Colonel Muhammad Farooq were also present at the occasion.