Chinese Defence Attaché calls on Deputy Minister of Defence (opens original article in a new tab)

Chinese Defence Attaché Fu Xiao met with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and future collaboration areas.

• Chinese Defence Attaché Fu Xiao met with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara
• Discussions focused on bilateral defence cooperation, maritime security, and training programmes
• Sri Lanka emphasized strategic shift towards maritime domain awareness and non-aligned foreign policy
• Both sides identified areas for future collaboration including disaster management and counter-trafficking efforts