Newly appointed Navy Commander calls on Defence Secretary

Colombo, July 1 (Daily Mirror) - Newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (01 July).

The meeting marked Vice Admiral Fernando's first official meeting with the Defence Secretary after assuming command as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Welcoming the newly appointed Navy Commander, the Defence Secretary extended his warm congratulations and expressed confidence in Vice Admiral Fernando's ability to lead the Sri Lanka Navy with professionalism, dedication, and strategic vision, while further enhancing its operational excellence and proud traditions.