Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa Makes Farewell
Call on Deputy Minister of Defence

January 28, 2025

The outgoing Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made a formal farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on Monday (Jan 27).

The meeting served as a significant occasion, marking the end of Air Marshal Rajapaksa’s tenure as the head of the SL Air Force. During the cordial meeting, both reflected on the key milestones and accomplishments achieved under his leadership, emphasizing the growth and modernization of the Sri Lanka Air Force in recent years.

Air Marshal Rajapaksa, expressed gratitude for the support and collaboration extended to him by the Deputy Minister during his tenure. Maj. Gen. Jayasekara, in turn, commended the outgoing commander for his invaluable contributions to the development of the SL Air Force and his commitment to national security.