US delegation led by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at Defence Ministry for talks

COLOMBO (News 1st); A US delegation that arrived in the country on Tuesday (14) night aboard two US Air Force planes had met with State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Secretary of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah P. Royal led the delegation that arrived in the country on Tuesday (14) night aboard two US Air Force planes.

The US delegation met with the State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Secretary of Defence Ministry General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry.

A statement noted that the discussions were centred on boosting US - Sri Lanka ties.

In addition, security cooperation enhancement, and regional defence stability enhancement were also discussed.