  
Major General Sampath Fernando has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, stepping into one of the military’s most senior command roles.
The appointment places Major General Fernando at the helm of administrative and operational coordination within the Sri Lanka Army, where he will oversee staff duties and support the military’s strategic leadership.
Key Developments
- Major General Sampath Fernando assumes the role of Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.
- The position serves as the second-highest administrative post within the army command hierarchy.
Further details regarding the assumption of duties and subsequent military leadership appointments are expected to follow as the Sri Lanka Army transitions under the newly established staff leadership.