Colombo (News 1st): Defence heads from a number of countries called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva in Colombo yesterday (August 28).

Defence Attaché for the Embassy of Nigeria in Sri Lanka

The Defence Attaché for the Embassy of Nigeria in Sri Lanka, Commodore Eugenio Olusegun Pereira paid a courtesy call on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva at the Naval Headquarters. They held cordial discussions focusing on several matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest.

Mementoes were also exchanged to mark this occasion.

Ukraine Air and Naval Defence Attache

Ukraine Air and Naval Defence Attache Colonel Ole Hulak paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy as well. They held cordial discussions on the matters of bilateral importance and mementoes were also exchanged to mark the event.

Former Chief of the Naval Staff of India

The former Chief of the Naval Staff of India, Retired Admiral Sunil Lanba met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva at the Naval Headquarters. Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Captain Ashok Rao, was also present on this occasion.

During the cordial meeting, they shared pleasantries and exchanged mementoes to mark the importance of this occasion.

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