30 July 2023 09:38 pm Views - 1168
While saying that Sri Lanka practices zero tolerance for terrorism, State Minster of Defense Premitha Bandara Tennakoon stressed that acts of any nature that support terrorist activities will be strictly dealt with.
Minister Tennakoon made these remarks when he met Turkish Defence Minister Yaser Guler during his visit to Turkey.
The Turkish Defence Minister highly admired the Sri Lankan Government, especially the intelligence agencies and the security forces for their contribution in cracking down on the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) led by Fetullah Gulen, elements in the island.
During the meeting, State Minister Tennakoon and Minister Guler had fruitful discussions to further improve potential mutual bilateral assistance in multiple platforms and improve existing ties between both countries.