A reception hosted onboard ‘Ocean Shield’
 

The Australian Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ocean Shield’ which is on a two day official visit to Sri Lanka hosted a warm reception on-board last evening (16). State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene graced this occasion as the Chief Guest.  

The crew of ‘Ocean Shield’ warmly received the Sri Lankan delegation headed by the State Minister of Defence and they held cordial discussions. Adding more glamour to this occasion, the cultural troupe and oriental band of the Sri Lanka Navy presented some elegant performances of dance and music.

Governor of the Eastern Province, Hon. Austin Fernando, Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, HE Bryce Hutchesson, Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Travis Sinnaiah, Director General Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wilathunge, Deputy Area Commander of Eastern Naval Area, Commodore Ruwan Perera were among the distinguished guests who attended the reception.