President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that nationwide progress can’t be achieved via suspicion and distrust amongst each other, however solely when everybody fulfils the obligations entrusted to them with unwavering dedication, unity of goal and resilience within the face of any problem.
The President emphasised that by correctly discharging the obligations vested within the President and the Authorities, spiritual establishments, the folks and the safety forces, the nation can swiftly rebuild the motherland with the pleasure and dignity it as soon as possessed. He invited all residents to work collectively in the direction of this frequent aim.
President Dissanayake made these remarks whereas attending because the Chief Visitor on the Commissioning and Passing Out Parade of cadet officers on the Sri Lanka Navy Academy in Diyatalawa this morning (21).
Whereas noting that Sri Lanka has a proud heritage and historical past of achievements, the President noticed that the nation had skilled numerous types of decline over the previous few many years. He mentioned the accountability entrusted to all in the present day is to remodel the motherland as soon as once more right into a state that instructions excessive values and recognition globally.
He additional said that, as President and as a Authorities, he would utilise to the fullest the obligations entrusted to him to rebuild the nation. These embody strengthening the financial system and establishing the mandatory mechanisms, upholding the rule of regulation, and reworking politics from a career that accumulates public wealth into one which genuinely serves the folks.
Upon his arrival on the Diyatalawa Navy Academy this morning, the Commander-in-Chief was acquired with full navy honours.
The occasion marked the a hundredth Passing Out Parade of the Diyatalawa Navy Academy, the Military’s premier officer coaching establishment. A complete of 240 cadet officers belonging to Common Cadet Programs Nos. 93 and 94B, Quick Course No. 23, Common Course No. 62, and Volunteer Feminine Cadet Course No. 19 had been commissioned into the Sri Lanka Military following profitable coaching. This group additionally included eight overseas cadet officers.
President Dissanayake inspected the Passing Out Parade, offered Championship Colors to the perfect cadet squad, swords to the newly commissioned officers and Presidential Advantage Awards to those that secured first place of their respective programs.
Addressing the gathering additional, the President counseled the Sri Lanka Military for the important position it performs for the nation and its folks throughout each tough scenario. He expressed particular appreciation for the Military’s excellent contribution to rescue operations and aid efforts in the course of the current cyclone.
Talking on to the newly commissioned officers, the President mentioned their commissioning marked a particular milestone of their lives. He expressed confidence that they’d progress efficiently of their skilled careers whereas upholding the honour and values of the Military. He famous that their dad and mom, who had lengthy hoped for a vibrant future for his or her youngsters, might take nice pleasure in seeing them serve the nation as commissioned officers.
The President additionally reminded the cadets that their senior officers, who had safeguarded the honour, professionalism and status of the Sri Lanka Military via immense sacrifice, had been observing them with excessive expectations. He expressed confidence that the brand new officers would proceed to guard and uphold these values.
He reiterated that the Authorities, the President himself and the motherland place nice belief and hope within the newly commissioned officers, significantly in safeguarding nationwide safety and public security.
Reflecting on current pure disasters, the President highlighted the numerous position performed by the Sri Lanka Military in catastrophe response and restoration, noting the hardships endured by service personnel in restoring normalcy to civilian life.
The President confused that navy service shouldn’t be merely a career, however a calling that carries distinctive and worth. He referred to as on all sectors of society, together with dad and mom, spiritual establishments, and most people, to fulfil their respective obligations with dedication and unity, reasonably than division or distrust.
He concluded by pledging that the Authorities would absolutely utilise its obligations to rebuild the state and urged all residents to work along with a shared goal and steadfast resolve to revive Sri Lanka’s historic pleasure and dignity.
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara; Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha; Commander of the Military, Lieutenant Normal Lasantha Rodrigo; Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda; Commander of the Air Drive, Air Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe; and Inspector Normal of Police, Lawyer-at-Legislation Priyantha Weerasuriya, together with the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Navy Academy, Main Normal M.J.R.N. Medagoda, defence coordination officers, senior Military officers, and the dad and mom of the graduating cadet officers, had been amongst these current on the event.
