Victory parade to mark victory over terrorism

The nation will celebrate the hard fought victory over terrorism with a grand National Victory Parade at Galle Face Green today presided over by President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The event organised by the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry will be attended by Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake, Speaker W. J. M. Lokubandara, Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva, Ministers, Parliamentarians, Defence Secretary, Commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force, IGP and the Director General of the Civil Defence Force.

The public will also be allowed to witness the event. The public who wish to witness it should meet at the Lake House roundabout by 6.30 a.m. today to be taken in buses to the venue.

On this occasion, the Tri-service Commanders will officially hand over a scroll to the President, conveying the message of the conclusion of the North East war against terrorism and the liberation and re-unification of the whole country under a single flag.

The President will also address the nation and the event will be broadcast live on television and radio. All Brigade Commanders and Armed Forces personnel who were engaged in the war will participate in the military parade.