Plans afoot to set up permanent office for ex-servicemen: Defence Secretary

 

Plans afoot to set up permanent office for ex-servicemen: Defence Secretary Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne says plans are afoot to set up a fully-fledged permanent office building for Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association within the Defence Headquarters premises. 

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the 78th Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) which was held at the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall in Attidiya, on Sunday (04). 

During the Chief Guest’s address, the Defence Secretary also recalled the deceased and differently-able war veterans and their noble services rendered to safeguard the motherland during the three-decade long battle. 

Referring to the recent struggle and protests, he said it is saddening to see the disseminating of disgraceful video footages undermining noble service of our young servicemen, under the guise of democracy. Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd), a large number of SLESA members and distinguished invitees were present at the event.