A farewell dinner in his honour has been organized on this day, and a guard of honour by his Armoured Corps will take place on the following day.
Also the vice chancellor of the Kotelawala Defence University, Peiris was appointed the CoS on February 12.
Perera to fill vacancy
He is to be succeeded by deputy CoS Maj. Gen. A.K.S. Perera (WWV, RWP, RSP, USP, ndu), say sources at the defence ministry.
Meanwhile, Army chief Lt. Gen. Krishantha de Silva’s tenure ends on August 22.
The president is yet to say if de Silva will be given an extension, say the sources.
