Major General Ahemd Shiyam, Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force called on the Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff on 7 November 2016.
During this cordial discussion, Chief of Defence Staff and the Maldivian Defence Chief shared thoughts of military history of both countries and exchanged views on matters of bilateral interest and recalled the longstanding relations between Maldives and Sri Lanka.
The meeting culminated with the exchange of mementoes to mark the visit.