Defence Secretary addresses troops in East

The Security Froces have achieved many remarkable victories over the LTTE this year.

Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaka and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera went to Welikanda to wish the troops in the East, courage and strength to continue their service to the motherland in the new year.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka who was already on a visit to the East welcomed the Defence Secretary and the CDS on their arrival and accompanied them to the Security Forces Headquarters-East (SFHQ-E) where Commander SFHQ-E Major General Srinath Rajapaksa briefed them on the present security situation.

The Defence Secretary addressing Senior Officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and the STF issued further instructions on measures to ensure security in the East.