Fostering Partnership and Honouring Leadership in UK–Sri Lanka Defence
On 14 August, Colonel Keith Miles, the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the United Kingdom in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte. Accompanied by outgoing Defence Attaché Colonel Darren Woods, the discussions focused on fortifying bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing mutual understanding, and exploring fresh avenues for collaboration.
Defence Secretary Thuyacontha warmly welcomed Colonel Miles to his new post and expressed sincere gratitude to Colonel Woods for his dedicated service, wishing him success in future endeavors. The meeting highlighted personal respect, professional continuity, and the enduring bonds that underpin the UK–Sri Lanka defence partnership, reaffirming the nations’ shared commitment to regional security, strategic collaboration, and lasting friendship.
