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17th February 2025 10:22:57 Hours

Sri Lanka Army Delegation Visits UNIFIL HQ and Force Protection Company

A delegation from the Sri Lanka Army, led by Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, along with Major General K.A.W.N.H Bandaranayake USP, and Brigadier S.A Hettige RSP psc, paid a courtesy call on the UNIFIL Deputy Force Commander on 10th February 2025 at the UNIFIL HQ in Naqoura, Lebanon.

The following day, on 11th February 2025, the delegation visited the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company at UNIFIL. The Commanding Officer of the 15th Sri Lanka Force Protection Company, Lieutenant Colonel D Vithanage RSP VIR, warmly welcomed the delegation.

During the visit, the delegation head addressed the troops, engaging with all Officers and Other Ranks. He also expressed his concern for the two soldiers who had been injured while performing force protection duties at the UNIFIL HQ in Naqoura.