Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Defence Deputy Minister, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara was received by Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Lasantha Rodrigo on the 76th Army Anniversary celebrations held at the Army Headquarters recently.

Addressing the officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Maj. Gen. Jayasekara (Retd), on behalf of the President, extended his appreciation to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the national sovereignty, contribution to the post-conflict reconstruction and responding efficiently to all natural disasters and national emergencies in crisis situations.

Reflecting on his own experiences in the Army, he emphasised the enduring importance of discipline as the bedrock of military professionalism. ...