The State Minister warmly received the Russian envoy on his arrival and accompanied him for a cordial discussion.

The cordial discussion focused on further strengthening the bilateral ties and enhancing military diplomacy between the two countries.

A memento was presented to the Russian envoy to mark the occasion.

Russian Military, Air and Naval Attaché Col. Aleksey Bondarev, Sri Lankan Assistant Military Liaison Officer Col. Thusistha Bandara and Senior Assistant Secretary (Defence) Harsha Vithanarachchi were also present.

- Defence