Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has engaged in a discussion with the Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, on the sidelines of the 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue underway in Islamabad, Pakistan.

A Sri Lankan delegation is participating in the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue, marking a continued commitment to strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations. 

The Sri Lankan delegation is led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), accompanied by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Jayantha Edirisinghe. 

The Pakistani delegation is headed by Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali (Retd), Secretary Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

According to the Defence Ministry, 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 commenced on 28 April and concludes today, is expected to reinforce bilateral defence ties and contribute to broader regional security objectives. (Newswire)

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