The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a formal visit to the Air Force Headquarters today (09 Jul 25) and met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.
Upon his arrival, the Commander of the Navy was received with time-honoured military customs which completed with ceremonial honours, reflecting rich heritage and unwavering discipline that characterize the armed forces.
During the ensuing official interaction, the two senior defence chiefs engaged in comprehensive discussions focusing on matters of shared strategic importance. The dialogue placed particular emphasis on the critical contributions of both the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force in strengthening the nation's security architecture.
The meeting served to reinforce the enduring spirit of joint-force cohesion that underpins Sri Lanka's defence establishment and it concluded with an exchange of mementoes between the two service commanders, a gesture that symbolized the shared professional values and commitment to inter-service cooperation.