The outgoing Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo, Colonel Francois Garraux made his farewell call to the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte 22nd of July.
The outgoing Defence Attaché was accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador H.E. Olivier Praz and his successor, Colonel (GS) Daniel Bader. Following a warm reception, the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary held a cordial discussion with the Swiss delegation.
The Defence Secretary extended gratitude to the departing Defence Attaché and best wishes for his future aspirations.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to introduce the incoming Defence Attaché Col. Bader, who expressed his enthusiasm for continuing and expanding upon the initiatives set forth by his predecessor.
Gen. Gunaratne welcomed the incoming Defence Attaché while expressing confidence in his abilities to navigate the complexities of the new role. He emphasized the importance of continuity of existing ties between two nations.
The Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Maj. Gen. Dhammika Welagedara was also present at the occasion.
