Envoy Kananathan meets Kenya’s Vice Chief of Defence Forces

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Kana Kananathan, met Lieutenant General Charles Kahariri, the Vice Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya yesterday at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kananathan extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and populace, as well as on a personal note, for the recent demise of the Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya, the late General Francis Ogolla. The solemn ambiance resonated with a profound sense of solidarity and empathy, echoing the robust bond shared between Sri Lanka and Kenya during this period of mourning.

Reflecting on the recent visit of Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, alongside the late Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya, General Francis Ogolla, High Commissioner Kananathan and Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant General Kahariri engaged in substantive dialogue aimed at advancing common objectives and programmes.

Both expressing mutual agreement to propel forward the programmes and initiatives deliberated during the visit of Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva and the late General Ogolla. Kananathan reiterated Sri Lanka’s steadfast commitment to fostering the enduring friendship and cooperation shared between Sri Lanka and Kenya.

The meeting between High Commissioner Kananathan and Lieutenant General Kahariri epitomizes the dedication to fortify bilateral ties, aligning seamlessly with President Wickremasinghe’s Look Africa policy. In recent years, the interaction between Sri Lanka and Africa has burgeoned, propelled by mutual respect and shared aspirations.