SL Defence Secretary holds talks with Pakistani Defence Minister in Islamabad

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) held talks with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on the sidelines of the fifth annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue that commenced on Monday

The Sri Lankan delegation is led by the Defence Secretary and accompanied by Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Jayantha Edirisinghe.   

The Pakistani delegation is headed by Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali (Retd.), Secretary Defence of Pakistan. These high-level engagements aim to enhance bilateral cooperation, foster mutual understanding on regional security dynamics and explore opportunities for defence collaboration.   

Both nations share a longstanding relationship rooted in mutual respect and strategic cooperation. The dialogue reflects the growing importance of partnerships in maintaining stability and promoting peace in the South Asian region. The three-day dialogue, which concludes today, is expected to reinforce bilateral defence ties and contribute to broader regional security objectives, according to the Defence Ministry.