Sri Lanka–Australia bilateral talks bolster defense cooperation

05-Jun-2025

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An Australian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Australia, Richard Marles, held bilateral discussions with Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), on Jun 3 at the Deputy Minister’s Office in Colombo. 

Australian High Commissioner in Colombo, Paul Stephens, also joined the discussions. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding bilateral relationship between Australia and Sri Lanka, encompassing political, economic, and defense cooperation. 

Both parties engaged in a productive dialogue aimed at expanding existing partnerships, fostering regional security, and exploring new avenues for collaboration in areas such as maritime security, maritime domain awareness, capacity building, and training.