Acting Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara visited the Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada (F-512) on June 13, where he was welcomed by Turkish Ambassador Semih Lütfü Turgut and the ship’s commanding officer. 

In his address, Jayasekara highlighted the visit as a sign of growing defence ties and maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye. 

He also held discussions with Turkish defence officials on strengthening bilateral military collaboration. The visit included a tour of the vessel, attended by senior naval officers and diplomatic representatives. (Newswire)

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Colombo-based Light For Life Foundation has made a monetary donation in aid of the earthquake victims in Turkiye.

The foundation headed by Jainul Abdeen handed over a cheque for Rs 10 million to the Turkiye Ambassador in Sri Lanka Demet Sekercioglue on Thursday, March 9.

The Executive Committee members of the foundation Faizal Buhary, M.I.M. Imtiaz, Usman Jawfer, and Azrin Saheer also participated in the event. (NewsWire)

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