24th June 2023 16:36:31 Hours
The 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), now ready to undertake UN Peacekeeping Mission responsibilities in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) before their departure from the country presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army at the Regimental Headquarters parade ground of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) in Ambepussa on Friday (23). Mechanized Infantry troops consist of 02 Officers and 21 Other ranks, have successfully completed their training on Peace Keeping Missions and passed out. Major General HMU Herath RWP RSP VSV USP Hdmc psc - the Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier BPGK Balasooriya RSP psc - Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade and Brigadier AMA Abesinghe RWP RSP USP psc - Commandant, Regimental Centre Mechanized Infantry also have attended the ceremony representing the Mechanized Infantry Regiment. Further, Mechanized Infantry troops will be departed to Mali in the near future who are commanded by Major HGP Hapukotuwa MIR.
