Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, arrived in Sri Lanka on 03 June 2025 for an official visit. He was received by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Sunil Watagala.
During his visit, Deputy Prime Minister Marles is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.
He will also meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who will be the Chief Guest at a special luncheon hosted in his honour at Australia House.
In addition, Marles will hold bilateral discussions with Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, with a focus on enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries. (Newswire)