Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (07 October).
Upon arrival, the Deputy Minister was warmly received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, and accorded a ceremonial welcome. He also took the opportunity to observe the operational dynamics of the Naval Operation Room, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and the Information Fusion Centre (IFC).
Addressing the senior officers, Major General Jayasekara, on behalf of His Excellency the President, commended the Sri Lanka Navy for its valiant a...