US and Sri Lanka discuss defense ties

16 Feb, 2019

The United States and Sri Lanka have had talks on the defense relations between both countries.

The discussion took place at a meeting between the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz and State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene.

The Defence Ministry said that?State Minister Wijewardene and the US Ambassador had cordial discussions on matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance during the meeting. (Colombo Gazette)

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