COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of State for Defence,  Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, emphasized that Sri Lanka firmly stands against terrorism and will not tolerate any form of support or actions that aid terrorist activities. He made this statement during a meeting with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler while on an official visit to Turkey.

During the meeting, the Turkish Defense Minister commended the Sri Lankan government and its security forces, including intelligence agencies, for their significant efforts in combating the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) led by the Fethullah Gulen groups.

The Ministry of Defence issued a statement highlighting the productive discussions held between the two countries to enhance and strengthen their existing relations.
 

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