MINUSMA’s Force Commander Compliments Sri Lankan Troops

05th March 2021 23:10:39 Hours

During a recent visit to the Headquarters Sector East by the Force Commander - MINUSMA, Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre, the Sri Lanka Army Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC) Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Srinath Gallage was called on to the office and appreciated tasks, being performed by the LKACCC.

Sri Lankan & Indonesian Convoys in South Lebanon Conduct Joint Road Patrol

05th March 2021 23:08:53 Hours

A Team of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SFPC) and Indonesian Force Protection Company (FPC), based in South Lebanon recently conducted a joint Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and Light Vehicle Road Patrol on 19th February 2021 along the road running in front of the UNIFIL HQ (Mingy street) in South Lebanon for the first time in the UNIFIL’s history where both Contingents (SLFPC & INDO FPC) joined such an operation.

UN Troops in Lebanon & South Sudan Contribute to National Independence Day Commemoration

05th March 2021 23:07:05 Hours

On National Independence Day (4 Feb), Lieutenant Colonel Sujeewa Batagalla, Contingent Commander of the Force Protection Company (FPC) for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the company of a cross section of the contingent troops hoisted the national flag, sang the national anthem, observed the 2-minute silence to remember fallen War Heroes at the UNIFIL Base before the Contingent Commander read out the message of the Commander of the Army, issued on account of the 73rd Independence day ceremony.

Mission Support Director Praises SL Army Role in Mali on Independence Day

05th March 2021 23:04:34 Hours

The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company (LKACCC) serving the UN Mission in Mali (MINSUMA) received commendation from the Director Mission Support, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Anton Antvhev when he arrived at the LKACCC HQ in Mali on account of the National Independence Day of Sri Lanka (4 February).

Commander at Airport to See First Team of 7th Army Contingent Off to South Sudan

19th November 2020 11:42:37 Hours

Despite hectic schedules, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) made it a point to meet and extend greetings to the 1st group of the 7th Army contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC), bound for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s Level-2 Hospital (UNMISS) when they arrived at the Colombo International Airport during the small hours on Tuesday (17).

6th Contingent Serving UNMISS Begins Returning after Completion of Tenure in South Sudan

17th November 2020 12:31:42 Hours

South Sudan bound 7th Army Contingent Salutes Army Chief at SLAMC Regimental HQ

17th November 2020 12:27:16 Hours

The 7^th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC), bound for United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan’s Level-2 Hospital (UNMISS) on the eve of their departure presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) at the SLAMC Regimental Headquarters ground at Werahera this morning (13).

MINUSMA-based Sri Lankan Troops Praised for Recovery of IEDs along Main Roads

12th November 2020 13:21:54 Hours

The Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company, deployed in Mali under the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Srinath Gallage has been given high praise by the MINUSMA Force Commander in Mali, other high-profile military officers and civil officials on their performance, high degree of professionalism and discipline at all levels.

Sri Lankan Troops in UNIFIL Conduct Joint Exercise with APCs & MPMG weapons

19th October 2020 13:38:51 Hours

The Sri Lankan Force Protection Company (SLFP-Coy) serving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), together with UN peace-keepers from France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Germany, Slovenia, Ghana, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Serbia, Brazil, Bangladesh, China, Poland, and Lebanese Armed Forces recently participated in a five-day long direct live firing Exercise, ‘Ex-Steel Storm - 2020’.

MINUSMA Force Commander Compliments on Role of Sri Lankan Convoy

30th September 2020 23:41:49 Hours

Force Commander in Mali United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Lieutenant General Dennis Gyllensporre called at the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company on 19 September 2020, deployed in landlocked Mali in West Africa and received an update on the role, being performed by the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company.