Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue Strengthens Strategic Ties
April 29, 2025The 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue commenced on Monday (Apr 28) in Islamabad, Pakistan, marking a continued commitment to strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.
The Sri Lankan delegation is led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), accompanied by Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Jayantha Edirisinghe, Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff Major General Chandana Wickramasinge and Sri Lanka AirForce Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera. The Pakistani delegation is headed by Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali (Retd), Secretary Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
In conjunction with the on-going defence dialogue, Air Vice Marshal Thuyacontha (Retd) held a side-line meeting today (Apr 29) with the Hon. Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
These high-level engagements aim to enhance bilateral cooperation, foster mutual understanding on regional security dynamics and explore opportunities for defence collaboration. Both nations share a longstanding relationship rooted in mutual respect and strategic cooperation. The dialogue reflects the growing importance of partnerships in maintaining stability and promoting peace in the South Asian region.
The three-day dialogue, which concludes on Wednesday (Apr 30), is expected to reinforce bilateral defence ties and contribute to broader regional security objectives.
