Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2026 21:08

Defence Secretary Attends Swiss National Day Celebration

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the Swiss National Day Celebration, marking the 735th Anniversary of the Swiss Confederation and 70 years of diplomatic friendship between Switzerland and Sri Lanka, held at Cinnamon Life in Colombo 22 July.

The event was hosted by Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Maldives. The event was graced by the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, as the Chief Guest.

Deputy Speaker, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior state officials were present at the occasion.

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