Acting Defense Minister takes charge during President's absence

In the temporary absence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Acting Defense Minister role has been assumed by Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon. 

With the official designation, Tennakoon is entrusted with the responsibilities of the Defense Ministry until President Wickremesinghe's return to Sri Lanka. This interim arrangement ensures continued leadership and oversight within the Defense Ministry during the President's period of absence.