AUSTRALIAN HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER MEETS ARMY COMMANDER

The visiting Australian Home Affairs Minister, Peter Dutton during his twoday stay in Sri Lanka met Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo on Tuesday (4) and discussed matters of bilateral importance.

The Australian Minister during the meet received an update in relation to the prevailing security situation in the country and the measures that have been

adopted to prevent any further recurrence. Likewise, they discussed on the possibilities of further enhancing defence cooperation between the Sri Lanka Army and the Australian armed forces.

Towards the culmination of the brief meet, exchange of mementos as symbols of goodwill and understanding took place. A lady official of the Australian government was also associated with the meeting.