Mr. Nilanga Dela Bandara, the Diyawadana Nilame (Chief Custodian of Sri Dalada Maligawa), greeted the Commander with a tray of jasmine flowers and later presented a special memento to mark the occasion. In turn, the Army Chief reciprocated the gesture. Following this, the Commander, accompanied by Sri Dalada Maligawa officials, paid his respects at the sacred site.

After a few minutes, the Commander of the Army, in conformity with age-old traditions, visited the Malwatte Monastery, where he had the privilege of meeting the Most Venerable Tibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Maha Nayake Thero, the Chief Prelate of the Malwatte Chapter. During the interaction, the Malwatte Prelate invoked blessings upon the Commander and exchanged thoughtful words with the Army Chief.

Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated in the visit.