Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited Army Headquarters today (16 October), where he was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister visited the Army Headquarters Operations Room, where he received briefings on the current operational functions and future plans of the Sri Lanka Army including the restructuring process.
Subsequently, he addressed the officers at Army Headquarters, commending the dedication, professionalism and service of Army personnel in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and ensuring national security.
The Deputy Minister also met with a cross section of Army other ranks and civilian employees, providing an opportunity to engage with personnel serving in different capacities and acknowledge their contributions to the organisation.
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