27th August 2023 09:41:08 Hours
HE Julie Chung, the Ambassador of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with Defence Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C Nelson, and the Assistant Defence Attaché Mr. Seth Nevins paid a courtesy visit to the 1 Corps Headquarters - Kilinochchi on Thursday (24 Aug) during a visit to the northern province.
The visiting Ambassador was welcomed by Major General S.B Amunugama RWP RSP ndu Commander- 1 Corps, on her arrival at the Corps HQ and had a cordial discussion with her.
During the cordial meeting, the Commander of 1 Corps and Her Excellency Julie Chung exchanged views on bilateral relations that exist between both countries and the Commander of 1 Corps briefed the role and tasks of the 1 Corps with special focus on reconciliation, development, assistance to agriculture, security and other general matters of concern.
Mementos were also exchanged in accordance with formalities as tokens of appreciation. Moreover, Her Excellency Julie Chung signed the Visitors' Book leaving memories of her visit to the 1 Corps HQ.
