Deputy Minister of Defence Addresses Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Air Force Headquarters at the DHQC in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte today (01 October).

The Deputy Minister was warmly received upon arrival by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and was accorded a ceremonial welcome. There, he held discussions with the Air Force Commander and was introduced to the Air Force Board of Management, during which key operational and administrative matters were deliberated.

Major General Jayasekara (Retd), addressing a gathering of senior Officers of the Air Force and staff, appreciated the Air Force's crucial role in national development projects and their prompt and effective response during disaster management operations and stressed the importance of maintaining strict accountability on all aspects.

While reiterating the government's focus on nation-building, he urged them to dedicate their fullest potential to the country's development. He called for close involvement and supervision of personnel engaged in national projects, ensuring all such activities adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and discipline in every sphere. He urged them to take command responsibility and display versatility in their approach to evolving national security and development challenges.

He also lauded the Air Force's contribution to usher in an era of peace and continuous commitment towards national development initiatives.