State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, visited the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana earlier this week.
The State Minister was received by the Vice Chancellor (VC) of KDU Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara. Arriving at the University, he made a floral tribute at the War Heroes’ monument of KDU.
After the arrival at the KDU Headquarters Complex, State Minister Tennakoon had a cordial discussion with the KDU authorities. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration) conducted a briefing at the VC’s conference hall.
The Minister was also briefed on the progress of the establishment of ‘City College of Technology’ at Dambulla as an expansion to the KDU Wing in the Kurunegala District, since he was keen to learn about the new higher educational institute that would open new avenues to the youth in the region.
After the briefing, the State Minister had an interaction with the academic staff, foreign students, officer cadets and undergrads at the Officer Cadets’ Mess.
The State Minister together with the Headquarters officials visited the faculties of KDU, museum and the new auditorium construction site.
Concluding the official visit, the State Minister signed the Visitors’ Book and also exchanged mementoes with the VC.
