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SLAF Commander discusses acquisition of Beechcraft King Air 350 from Australia
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa recently discussed the planned acquisition of Beechcraft King Air 350 from Australia during his recently concluded visit Down Under.
The text of the SLAF Headquarters statement: “The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, participated in the recently concluded Air and Space Power Conference 2024 in Australia. The conference, themed “Building readiness and resilience in National Air and Space Power,” gathered high-ranking defence leaders, policymakers and military representatives from various countries.
During the event, Air Marshal Rajapaksa engaged in bilateral discussions with several key figures. The SLAF Commander met with Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Australia, Mrs. Chithranganee Wagiswara, during which they discussed ongoing collaborative efforts in Maritime Domain Awareness and explored opportunities for joint exercises with the Australian Military. Similarly, discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Australia focused on enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force’s capabilities through the donation of the Beechcraft King Air 350, aimed at augmenting ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) capabilities and training opportunities.
Air Marshal Rajapaksa also held discussions with Vice Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Takuto OGASWARA in Japan, emphasizing the importance of defence cooperation and joint training, particularly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). Additionally, the Commander met with Air Marshal Robert Chipman, the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force, to strengthen defence cooperation between the two Air Forces.”
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Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Russian House in Colombo unveiled a plaque at the public library Colombo today (29th April) in honour of the 80th anniversary of victory day.
Victory Day is celebrated on the 9th of May, the day Nazi Germany was defeated in World War II. It is an important date in the Russian calendar and an integral part of Russian culture.
The plaque was jointly unveiled by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka Lenav Dzhagaryan and Ms Maria Popova Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and Director of the Russian House in Colombo
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Ministerial committee appointed to review and further enhance ‘State Commercial Enterprises Management draft bill’
It has been recognized that the state enterprises should be re – structured and maintained with proper administration with the assistance of local or foreign investments without being a continuous burden to the General Treasury and the country’s economy. Therefore, it is the policy of the new government to introduce an efficient and accountable mechanism in the regard. An initial draft named “State Commercial Enterprises Management Draft Bill” has been already prepared to introduce a new legal framework required for maintaining after performing necessary restructuring and with proper management of government owned business companies. Thereon, it will be possible to totally free the state entrepreneurship establishments from political influences and appoint professionals with proficiency for its board of directors.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development to grant policy approval of the Cabinet of Ministers for the said initial draft and appoint a special committee with the following composition to submit appropriate proposals for further enhancing after reviewing the initial draft:
• Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development – (Chairman)
• Hon. Sunil Handunneththi Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship
• Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co – operative Development
• Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Sooriyapperuma Deputy Minister of Finance Plan Implementation
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint Thilak Nandana Hettiarachchi, a special grade officer in Sri Lanka Administrative Service who served in the post of Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, to the post of Commissioner General of Official Languages with immediate effect.
Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
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