Maldivian Defence Minister meets Army Commander

Maldivian Defence and National Security Minister Ameen Faisal who is on a brief visit called on Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka at Army Headquarters yesterday.

Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka after receiving the visiting Maldivian Minister explained the developments related to ongoing Vanni humanitarian operations which have almost reached its winning stage.

Measures taken to evacuate civilians being detained by LTTE terrorists in uncleared areas and welfare projects in progress for those civilians arriving in Security Forces-held areas were also briefed to the visiting delegation by the Army Commander.

The Maldivian Minister told the Commander that the world has more to learn from the present Sri Lankan Army Commander about defeating terrorism.

A special note of thanks was extended to the Sri Lanka's Army Commander by Minister Faisal for award of training facilities to Maldivian Defence Force members with the support of renowned military training establishments in Sri Lanka.

The Minister also mentioned that those officers maintain high standards in performing their duties due to effective military training given by the Sri Lankan Army. To mark the visit to Army Headquarters, he exchanged mementoes with Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka before his departure.

Minister Faisal will visit the Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa to meet Maldivian cadets undergoing training there.