Maintaining peace, security in the region:
Lankan Forces playing pivotal role - Maldivian President
Sandasen MARASINGHE
The Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed said the Security Forces of
Sri Lanka have a pivotal role to play in maintaining security and peace
in the Asian region.
He was of the view that the Sri Lankan Forces cannot a rest even
after ruthless terrorism was eradicated in the country.
The Maldivian President was speaking as the chief guest at the
passing out of 194 Cadet Officers including a Maldivian at the
Diyathalawa Military Academy yesterday.
He was participating in the commissioning parade of the officer
cadets at the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa on the invitation
of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Maldivian President stated that the
Sri Lankan Security Forces have rendered a commendable service to
establish peace and defence of the region by defeating terrorism under
the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Defence Secretary.
President Nasheed further stated that it was more important to
continue with strengthening defence and establishing peace as “we are
living in a conflict stricken region.”
He added that it was upon us to strengthen the defence and keep
region’s peace.
He also stated that the role of the Sri Lankan Security Forces has
drastically changed in the post conflict era and he witnessed they
engage in massive nation-building projects as it was the need of the
nation.
He added that Sri Lanka has achieved a remarkable development after
the conflict and the security forces have made considerable contribution
in it as he witnesses them by himself.
He also added specially in the North and East the people are getting
their dividends of peace.
He said he saw massive infrastructure projects being implemented in
those areas - building road network, bridges etc.
He also said that the Maldives congratulates Sri Lanka for her
achievements after terrorism was defeated.
The Maldivian President further stated that the officer cadets
commissioned had a major role in the forces’ attempt to build this
nation which is a noble deed. He added that the excellent training
received by the officer cadets will support to take up the challenge.
One hundred and ninety four officer cadets were commissioned
including eight lady officer cadets. Out of the eight lady officers one
was a Maldivian officer.
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