Rear Admiral Dassanaike officially received his letter of appointment from Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) during a formal ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence.
In his new role, Rear Admiral Dassanaike will oversee the implementation of Sri Lanka's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). His responsibilities include strengthening the country's regulatory oversight, enhancing national implementation of the convention, and promoting international cooperation in the peaceful use of chemicals.
