Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Defence Ministry ushers in 2019

January 01, 2019

Religious observances conducted by the members of the Maha Sangha preceded the day's proceedings. After the hoisting of the National Flag a two minutes' silence was observed to honour the fallen War Heroes. Subsequently all employees of the Ministry took the Government Servant's Oath. Later all those present joined in to partake a traditional breakfast spread.

Additional Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs, Policy & Planning) Mr. PR Rajapaksha, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Navy, Military Liaison Officer, heads of institutes under the Ministry, senior officials and a large number of MoD staff were also present at the occasion.