28th February 2020 18:39:02 Hours
Turkey’s new Ambassador for Sri Lanka, HE R. Dernet Sekeroioglu this morning (26) paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army at his office in the Army Headquarters at Sri Jayewardenepura.
Lieutenant General Silva after extending a warm welcome to the visiting envoy recalled bonds of goodwill both countries have been harbouring for generations and underlined the need to maintain the status quo.
The acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army further appreciated the support, facilities and cooperation that has been lent to Sri Lanka all the time by Turkey with special focus on training openings that have been offered to the Sri Lankan armed forces. He also referred to the ongoing bilateral trade exchanges between both countries and requested the envoy to continue Turkish cooperation towards Sri Lanka in future as well.
The envoy in return acknowledged Sri Lanka’s good relations with Turkey and also the cooperation both countries maintains at international level. She also assured her government’s continued support to the development of Sri Lanka and extended greetings to the Sri Lanka Army and its chief, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva for the opportunity given to her.
Towards the end of the interaction, Lieutenant General Silva thanking HE the Turkish Ambassador for her gracious presence and the greetings, presented a special memento to the envoy. The gesture was reciprocated by the visiting envoy.
She also added memories by leaving a couple of compliments in the Visitors’ Book at the Commander’s Office before her departure. Best Nike Sneakers | 【国内4月24日発売予定】ナイキ ウィメンズ エア アクア リフト 全2色 - スニーカーウォーズ
