Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Australian National Defence College DSSC Delegation
calls on Defence Secretary

October 21, 2025

A delegation of the Australian National Defence College's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), led by Colonel Brandon Wood, called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (21 October).
 
Following a warm reception, the Defence Secretary had a cordial discussion with the visiting Australian delegation. 

Senior Ministry officials and Australian Defence Attaché (DA) at the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka Colonel Amanda Johnston, were also present at the occasion.