Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Navy's new Chief of Staff assumes office

January 03, 2023

President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, has appointed Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23rd December 2022.

Rear Admiral Kularatne formally received his letter of appointment from Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (Jan 03).

Rear Admiral Kularatne previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Eastern Naval Area.