Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), paid an official visit to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana yesterday (11 Nov). Upon his arrival, the Deputy Minister was received by the Vice Chancellor of KDU, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe.
During the visit, the Vice Chancellor briefed the Deputy Minister on the university's academic activities, ongoing initiatives, achievements, and future development plans. Subsequently, he along with the Heads of Faculties highlighted matters and challenges relating to their respective faculties and areas of responsibility.
The Deputy Minister emphasized the importance of addressing the identified issues constructively, in accordance with the relevant policy framework, while expediting the pending policy approvals.
He also stressed the need to strengthen institutional effectiveness while ensuring the continued advancement of the university's academic and administrative functions, with due emphasis on transparency and accountability.
Addressing the academic, administrative, and other staff members, as well as the students of the university, the Deputy Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in education, discipline, and professional excellence. He highlighted KDU's significant role in producing competent, knowledgeable, and responsible graduates capable of making meaningful contributions to national development and national security.
He further drew attention to the importance of national security, calling on students to recognize their responsibility in safeguarding the country's sovereignty, security, and future.
The Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence, along with members of the university's academic, administrative, and other staff, and student officers, were also present on the occasion.
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