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New Addl. DG of Civil Security Department meets State Minister of Defence

April 12, 2023

Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana, the new Additional Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD) paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon today (April 12).

Following a warm reception at his office in Colombo, the State Minister held a cordial discussion with the new Additional DG Rear Admiral Sudarshana. The brief discussion also included the areas of mutual relevance.

The State minister while commending the services extended by the CSD currently also paid his concerns to plans afoot and avenues to strengthen its services.

Ensuing the discussion, the State Minister Tennakoon conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Additional DG and pledged his fullest cooperation for his future endeavours.

They also exchanged mementos to symbolize the first official meeting and as a gesture of goodwill.

Rear Admiral Sudarshana received his Letter of Appointment recently (Apr 04).

He is a renowned senior officer who has served over 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.