Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

Newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe, called on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Jan 30).

During the meeting, the Defence Secretary extended his congratulations to Air Vice Marshal Edirisinghe on his new appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership to further strengthen the Sri Lanka Air Force. The discussions focused on key national security matters, operational readiness and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the Air Force's capabilities in safeguarding the nation.

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