Newly appointed Commander of the Air Force calls on Commander of the Navy

The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (13th July 2023).

The visiting Air Force Chief was received by Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva at the portals of the Navy Headquarters. Thereupon, he was accorded a Guard of Honour in precision with naval tradition, before the Commander of the Navy introduced the Board of Management of the Sri Lanka Navy to the Commander of the Air Force.

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed his role as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 30th June 2023. This turned out to be his maiden official visit to the Navy Headquarters, after his ascension to the pinnacle of his career. During the ensuing discussion, Commander of the Navy pledged his support to the newly appointed Commander of the Air Force and extended best wishes.

The official interaction between them drew to a close with an exchange of mementoes, marking the importance of this occasion.