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Commander Extends his New Year Greetings

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, addressing Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, Other Ranks and civil staff at the Army Headquarters extended his New Year wishes to all ranks of the Sri Lanka Army and their families in connection with the Sinhala and Hindu New year.

Army Chief, during his address Monday morning (18), paid sincere gratitude to Officers and Other Ranks who are away from their loved ones during the festival season and those still under treatment for injuries after fighting against the terrorists for the noble cause of safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

In his brief address, Lieutenant General Jayasuriya told the gathering that the Army, as an integral partner to the country’s road to development and prosperity, now after bringing freedom to the whole nation, has demonstrated the fact that the Army is capable in both military prowess or otherwise. This is a fitting tribute reposed in us by HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Secretary Defence and the general public. (See his full speech www.army.lk/detailed.php)
 
Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya subsequent to his address visited recuperating War Heroes at the Military Hospital. Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya, president Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB), also joined the Commander during his hospital visit and distributed gift parcels among the inmates. Senior members of SVAB and several senior Army officers also accompanied the Commander.