Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
- President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that Sri Lanka's Armed Forces have significant potential to operate on the global stage as a highly capable force equipped with scientific and professional expertise, and stressed that it is essential to prepare them accordingly and provide the necessary facilities.
The President made these remarks while participating in a discussion held today (05) at the Presidential Secretariat to review the progress of projects implemented by the Ministry of Defence in 2026 and to hold pre-budget discussions for 2027.
A total allocation of Rs. 530 billion has been made for the Ministry ...