Secretary of Defence visits SLN Headquarters
 

The Secretary of Defence, Mr Karunasena Hettiarachchi visited the Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Navy on 16th November 2015. He was accorded a Guard of Honour on arrival and warmly received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, who introduced him to the Chief of Staff, Director Generals and Area Commanders of the Navy.

They discussed on a range of issues related to SLN operations, future plans and the taking over of Avant Garde operations. The Secretary also made an inspection visit to the NHQ Operations Room and viewed the SLN’s operation coordination and maritime surveillance. To mark his first official visit to the Naval Headquarters on assumption of duties, the Commander of the Navy presented a special memento to the Secretary of Defence.