Northern Naval Command HQ Welcomes US Delegation

Northern Naval Command HQ Welcomes US Delegation

Mr.James Moore, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Vikram Singh, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia and Ms.Jane Zimmerman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy accompanied by US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Mechele J.Sison visited the Northern Naval Command Headquarters at Kankasanthurei on 27th January 2013.

Mr. James Bednar, USAID Colombo Mission Director and Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Schuler, Defense Attache, US Embassy Colombo were also among the delegation.

Thedelegates werewarmly welcomed by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Shirantha Udawatta on their arrival. They had cordial discussions followed by a KKS harbour tour.

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Naval Today Staff, February 5, 2013; Image: Sri Lanka Navy