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Sri Lanka Army

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New CDS Assumes Duties

General Jagath Jayasuriya, newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) assumed duties on Friday (2) morning as the third CDS at his office, Colombo 7.  

Guard turnout plus tri-services guard of honour greeted the new CDS.

Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, new Commander of the Army, senior officers representing Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force were present at the occasion.

After placing his signature for an official document, the new Chief of Defence Staff symbolized the formal assumption of duties.