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Minister for Defence Calls on President of Sri Lanka

August 22, 2023

Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen called on President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon. President Wickremesinghe is in Singapore for a two-day working visit, and had a call with President Halimah Yacob earlier in the day.

During the meeting, Dr Ng and President Wickremesinghe discussed geopolitical developments and the importance of regional stability for small maritime countries. The meeting demonstrates the friendly defence ties between Singapore and Sri Lanka.

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Minister for Defence Calls on President of Sri Lanka

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