The outgoing Australian Defence Attaché Colonel Amanda Johnson and the newly appointed Defence Attaché Captain Ben Fennell called on Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquaters today (04 November).

The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the incoming Defence Attaché and mark the conclusion of Colonel Johnson's tenure in Sri Lanka.

During the meeting, the Commander of the Air Force appreciated Colonel Johnson's contribution towards strengthening defence cooperation between Australia and Sri Lanka and extended his best wishes for her future endeavours. He also welcomed Captain Fennell and expressed confidence in the continued enhancement of bilateral defence relations.

Official plaques were exchanged between the visitors and the Commander to mark the occasion.