ARMY COMMANDER Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Navy commander Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, together flew to Mullaittivu area Saturday (08) morning, in order to plan out new security measures and inquire into the needs of newly-established Security Forces Headquarters (SFHQ) Mullaittivu. This is their first visit to Mullaittivu after they assumed duties in their respective commanding capacities. They were received on arrival by the Commander Security Forces Headquarters (SFHQ) Mullaittivu Major General Nandana Udawaththa.
Commander of the Army was accorded a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour at the entrance to SFHQ(M). Lieutenant General Jayasuriya later on spoke to all officers at SFHQ (M) auditorium. The visiting Commander also planted a Mango sapling in the premises to signify his first visit after the humanitarian operations.
Afterwards, the Army Chief visited the 59 Division where he addressed the officers and soldiers of the Division and declared opened the new welfare shop.
By that time the Navy Commander after completion of his commitments returned to the SFHQ (M). Major General Nandana Udawaththa Commander SFHQ (M) presented mementoes to both of them as tokens of their goodwill visit to the area. The two visiting commanders left their signatures on the VIP book at the SFHQ (M) before leaving Mullaittivu.
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