An 18 member delegation from the National Defence University of Pakistan on a study tour of the Sri Lanka Military establishments paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters very recently. The delegation was headed by Brigadier Akhtar Jamil Rao, Directing Staff of AFW College NDU. The delegation comprised of two other Directing Staff, Nine Officers of the Pakistan Army and Navy, One Officer each of the German and Malaysian Navy, One Officer each of the Nigerian and Turkish Army and Two Civilian Students.

On their arrival to AFHQ, they were received by AVM Gagan Bulathsinghala the Director Air Operations. Subsequently, a briefing conducted by Group Captain Ravindra Liyanagamage the Senior Staff Officer Air Operations on the history, capabilities, achievements and future challenges of the Sri Lanka Air Force followed by an interactive Q&A Session.

Thereafter, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff, AVM Kolitha Goonatilake, where mementoes were exchanged. The delegation was then hosted for lunch at the Officers Mess of the Air Force Headquarters.