Japan's Defence Attaché has called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, who recently took office as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
The Defence Attaché at Japan's Embassy in Sri Lanka, Commander KUBO Takayuki, visited Navy Headquarters on Tuesday to meet with Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. During the meeting, Commander KUBO conveyed congratulations to Vice Admiral Fernando on his appointment as the 27th leader of the naval force, according to a statement released by the Sri Lanka Navy.
The discussions between the two officials centered on matters of mutual strategic importance and the existing cooperative relationship that has long characterized ties between Japan and Sri Lanka. The cordiality of the engagement was underscored by the exchange of mementos between the two commanders, a customary diplomatic gesture that highlighted the significance of the occasion.
