Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon appointed
as Acting Minister of Defence

May 04, 2023

Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (04) for the United Kingdom to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles III.

The Coronation service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 06 at Westminster Abbey.

Accordingly, State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Defence.