Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects drug haul apprehended in an SLN
    Operation at Dikkowita Harbour

    Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour today (May 28) to inspect the massive consignment of illicit drugs intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) during a high-seas operation.

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  • Indonesian High Commissioner Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

    High Commissioner of Indonesia in Colombo, Her Excellency Mrs. Dewi Gustina Tobing, made a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (May 27).

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  • National Hydrographer Calls on Defence Secretary

    The National Hydrographer of Sri Lanka, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on Monday (May 26).

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  • Egyptian Ambassador Calls on Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (May 27).

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  • 80th CISM General Assembly and Congress Concludes on a High Note

    Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over the closing ceremony of the 80th CISM General Assembly and Congress, held today (May 23) at the Grand Maitland, Colombo.

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  • Deputy Minister of Defence Unveils Commemorative SLLI History Book

    Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), ceremonially launched the official history book of the 1st Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) on Wednesday (May 21). The launch was held at the SLLI auditorium in Panagoda in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1st Battalion of SLLI.

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  • 7th International Defence Attachés Course Concludes Successfully

    The 7th International Defence Attachés Course concluded on a high note with a distinguished closing ceremony held yesterday (May 21) at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) auditorium. The event was graced by the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, who attended as the Chief Guest.

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  • Visit of RCDS Delegation to INSS

    A delegation from the prestigious Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) of the United Kingdom arrived in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour and visited the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier national security think tank established under and functioning within the Ministry of Defence. The RCDS is a world-renowned institution dedicated to...

  • Defence Secretary Attends National Aeronautical Search and
    Rescue Committee Meeting

    The National Aeronautical Search and Rescue Committee (NASC) convened today (May 21) at the Maganeguma - Mahamedura Complex in Battaramulla. The meeting was attended by Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who serves as the Co -Chairman of the Committee.

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  • Deputy Minister of Defence Hosts Strategic Dialogue with RCDS Delegation

    The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a high-level strategic dialogue with a delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), United Kingdom (UK), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (May 21).

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  • Israeli Ambassador Calls on Defence Secretary

    The Ambassador of Israel to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Reuven Javier Azar, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (May 20).

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