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16th January 2019 19:38:06 Hours

British High Commissioner Commends Army for Its Professional Role During Floods

The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain H.E Mr James Dauris paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army this morning (16) at the Army Headquarters, accompanied by the new Defence Adviser, Colonel David Ashman and the outgoing Non Resident Defence Adviser, Group Captain Frazer Nicholson.

During the cordial discussions, the British High Commissioner commended the Army for its professional intervention made during the recent floods and its excellent rescue and relief operations and spoke high of its ongoing reconciliation efforts in the north and east. In addition, he also praised the Army for its exemplary restraint shown during the recent political crisis in the country.

After extending his best wishes to the Army on the eve of his relinquishment of his office in Sri Lanka, he also introduced the incoming new Defence Adviser in the High Commission. The outgoing Defence Adviser also extended his gratitude to the Commander for his assistance during his stay in Sri Lanka.

Before his exit, the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain H.E Mr James Dauris left a complimentary remark in the Visitors’ Book at the Commander’s Office.

The British High Commissioner was expected to pay courtesy calls on Hon State Minister of Defence, Defence Secretary at Ministry of Defence, Navy and Air Force Commanders before he leaves the country. Buy Kicks | Best Nike Air Max Shoes 2021 , Air Max Releases and Deals