Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A discussion aimed at addressing the longstanding concerns of residents in the Pallemunai area of Mannar was held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 26 March.
The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired the discussion. The Divisional Secretary of Mannar, local community representatives, and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Navy attended the discussion.
During the deliberation particular attention was given to issues relating to housing issues and the challenges faced by the local fishing community. Participants engaged in a constructive dialogue to better understand the concerns of res...