US Admiral calls on President
 
[Monday, January 21, 2008 - 5.30 GMT]
 

Admiral Robert F. Willard, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on January 18, 2008.

Admiral Willard arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit on January 17 as part of a regional trip to south Asia to meet with his naval counterparts.  Admiral Willard reviewed ongoing maritime cooperation, including naval training and exchanges, between the United States and Sri Lanka.  

He also visited Trincomalee to discuss U.S.-Sri Lankan cooperation against LTTE terrorism.  Admiral Willard reaffirmed the support of the United States to Sri Lanka in defending against terrorist activity through cooperation on maritime security.  He noted that improvements in human rights protection could lead to enhanced cooperation.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: January 21, 2008 - 5.30 GMT

 
 


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