ARMY CHIEF ADDRESSES TROOPS AT SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS (WEST)

Lieutenant General HLVM Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on 2 July 2022 paid his maiden visit to the Security Forces Headquarters (West) in Panagoda and addressed the troops who attached to the Security Forces (West) and its under-command establishments at the Army Gymnasium premises in Panagoda. The day’s programme got underway after Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP, Commander Security Forces (West) warmly received the visiting Army Chief on arrival.

During the troops address, Commander of the Army emphasized his vision towards the Army in future and commenting on the current issues and tense social developments, the Army Chief in his comprehensive address focused particularly on the role and tasks of the Army, maintenance of relations with the Police and other supportive elements, its present security engagements, Civil-Military Cooperation, decision-making, practical approaches and possibilities for resolution thru dialogue, assistance to affected general public due to the current crisis, maintenance of goodwill and restraint, correct perception of public pulses and feelings, maintenance of Army dignity and discipline, adoption of diplomacy at all levels, etc.

Further, in his comprehensive briefing he commended the troops who rendered their exclusive duties in Colombo region and also in the Western Province in an impressive manner promoting harmony and understanding with civilians in this dense situation.

Towards the culmination of the address, Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP, Commander Security Forces (West) presented a memento to the Commander of the Army as an appreciative gesture.

General Officer Commanding of 14 Division, General Officer Commanding of 61 Division, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and representatives of all Regimental Headquarters in the cantonment were there to listen to the Army Chief. In addition to that, Director General General Staff and Director Operations also participated at the event representing the Army Headqurters.