The Ministry of Defence emphasizes that Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft were not used for the visit of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the Jaffna area on the 31st.
Reference:- Government Information Department letter No. R.P.D. / P.A/ General/2025 (-) and dated 2025.02.02.
- False news reports are currently circulating on social media that His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used three Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft for the visit of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the Jaffna area on the 31st of January.
- However, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters has confirmed that no Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft were used for the trip, and that the official vehicle was used for the trip, and the Ministry of Defense has emphasized that the information circulating on social media in this regard is completely false.
- I submit the clarification of this Ministry regarding the above matters for your further consideration.