Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The 81st Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) was held today (28 September) at the Grand Maitland Reception Hall in Colombo, with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attending as the Chief Guest.
The Defence Secretary and other distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by the President of the SLESA, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd).
Addressing the gathering, the Defence Secretary stated that the successful eradication of the brutal terrorism that plagued the nation for three decades was due to the correct leadership, timely decisions and systema...