Customs plays critical role - President
Bandara Athapattu
The role of Sri Lanka Customs is critical and important from the
point of view of securing the prospect of future in Sri Lanka, President
Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
He said so at a discussion with Sri Lanka Customs Trade Union and
other senior officials at Temple Trees yesterday.
Explaining the responsibilities bestowed upon Sri Lanka customs, the
President pointed out that the main task of preventing smuggling and the
inflow of drugs is vested in the hands of the Customs. He said all
Customs employees should safeguard the honour and prestige of the
department when executing duties entrusted to them.
Responding to issues pointed out by Custom officials, President
Rajapaksa directed the authorities to take immediate steps to redress
the issues and facilitate all requirements for the smooth functioning of
the Customs Department.
Senior Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama, MP Arundika Fernando, Treasury
Secretary Dr P B Jayasundara, Presidential Chief of Staff Gamini
Senarath and Customs Director General Jagath P Wijeweera were also
present.
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