SLAF, the best air wing - Defence Secretary
Rafik JALALDEEN in China Bay
The Sri Lanka Air Force is the best air wing in the world in terms of
combating terrorism.
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Defence Secretary
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa |
Speaking as Chief Guest at the passing out ceremony of Sri Lanka Air
Force cadets and volunteer airmen at China Bay yesterday, Defence
Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka is the only country that
eradicated terrorism.
“Security Forces gave their biggest contribution to accomplish
lasting peace in the country,” Rajapaksa said. He said the passing out
SLAF cadets and airmen were bold to enlist in the SLAF at a time the
Government was fighting against the LTTE.
“The LTTE has been defeated and your duty is now to protect the
nation from any harm,” he said.
The Defence Secretary asserted that the SLAF is the best air wing in
the world. “I’m glad that you are passing out from an air wing that paid
the highest contribution to defeat the LTTE. The SLAF is the best Air
Force in the world when comparing to other countries which are armed
with sophisticated technology and other resources,” he said.
The airmen and officers have a responsibility and duty to ensure the
peace which was achieved after three decades of hardwork and sacrifice,”
Rajapaksa said. Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan
Goonetilleke also participated. |
