SRI LANKA and India discussed ways to enhance defense and security cooperation between two countries on Friday (11).
Sri Lanka's defense secretary, general Kamal Gunaratne expressed his views on matters of defense cooperation and recalled the long-existing bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries, according to a report in Colombo Gazette.
The meeting focused on areas of bilateral cooperation, including the matters of mutual relevance.
Gunaratne also expressed Sri Lanka's appreciation for India's rapid response and support to douse the flames on Singapore-flagged cargo ship- MV X-Press Pearl- that caught fire on May 20 and sank near the outer area of Colombo port.
During the meeting, attention was also drawn towards the long-existing military training exchange between the two countries.
The meeting was held while adhering to the stipulated health guidelines to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The commanders of the Sri Lankan navy and air force and the chief of national intelligence also attended the talks.
Clifford had previously denied killing Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters, Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Man pleads guilty to crossbow murders of BBC presenter’s family
A 26-YEAR-OLD man on Wednesday pleaded guilty to murdering two daughters of a BBC sports commentator and stabbing to death their mother in a crossbow attack.
Kyle Clifford had previously denied killing Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters, Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28.
However, appearing via video link at Cambridge Crown Court in eastern England, Clifford changed his pleas.
The court heard that Clifford tied up Louise Hunt, his former partner, binding her arms and ankles with duct tape before shooting her in the chest with a crossbow at the family home last July.
He pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, one count of false imprisonment, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons. However, Clifford denied raping Louise.
The murders took place at the family home in the commuter town of Bushey, near Watford, northwest of London.
Clifford was arrested in July following a manhunt after the bodies of the three women were discovered.
(With inputs from AFP)