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02/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/05/2026 08:25

Maldives High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Defence Secretary

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (5 February).

During the meeting, both parties held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening long-standing bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives in the fields of defence and security. The Defence Secretary highlighted the importance of close collaboration between the two countries and reiterated Sri Lanka's commitment to further expand defence ties with the Maldives.

The Deputy High Commissioner of the Maldivian High Commission, Ms. Fathimath Ghina, was also present during the discussion.

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