Foundation stone laid for SLESA headquarters building

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed headquarters building of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) at the tri-service headquarters premises in Akuregoda today (17th August 2023). The occasion was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

To ensure the provision of high-quality welfare services for SLESA members, plans are underway to construct an office facility and an auditorium within this building. Following the directives of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Navy's Civil Engineering Department is prepared to provide its workforce and specialized skills for the construction of the building.

The Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, the Commander of the Army, officers from the tri-services, members of SLESA and a host of distinguished invitees were also present on this occasion.