Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2026 01:04

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Holds Bilateral Meetings with Regional Security Leaders during 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) held a series of bilateral meetings with regional security leaders on the sidelines of the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, India.

During the visit, Defence Secretary Thuyacontha met separately with H.E. U Tin Aung San, National Security Adviser and Union Minister for the Ministry of the President's Office of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Mr. Chatchai Bangchaud, Secretary General of the National Security Council of Thailand and Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam, Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional security cooperation.

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