High Commissioner – designate of Sri Lanka to Malaysia assumes duties

Bandara Jayampathy assumed duties at the Mission on 1st October 2019.

The High Commissioner- designate lit the traditional oil lamp and observed Religious rituals held at the High Commission.

Air Chief Marshal Kapila Jayampathy is a very highly decorated officer awarded with multiple gallantry medals for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy and for his distinguished service for the nation.

He is the 16th Commander of the Air Force.Air Chief Marshal Kapila Jayampathy also gained diplomatic service experience during his stint as the Defense Advisor to the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, Pakistan and played a decisive role in coordinating military activities between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.