Colombo | The Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara and discussed strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

Raza is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka. The visiting delegation received a warm welcome and engaged in a cordial and constructive dialogue.

His discussions with Jayasekara on Tuesday centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with a particular focus on capacity building and the exchange of best practices, the Ministry of Defence here said.

"Both parties emphasised the significance of enhancing preparedness and resilience, especially in the context of natural disaster response," the ministry said in a statement.

He also paid courtesy calls on Defence Ministry Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha.

Sri Lankan officials acknowledged Pakistan's long-standing support in the form of military training opportunities extended to Sri Lankan personnel, which have played a pivotal role in professional development and fostering regional collaboration.

The talks referred to the recent Sri Lanka–Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue held in Islamabad in April, highlighting its importance in reinforcing defence sector partnerships across multiple domains.