Reviving separatist terrorism in Sri Lanka: Doors wide shut; Treacherous forces will be crushed:
Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya yesterday assured that no room would be allowed for the uprising of any treacherous forces within Sri Lanka whatever the inimical forces who may raise their heads in the international sphere.
Addressing the gathering at the 55th anniversary of the Armoured Corp Regimental Headquarters, Rock House Camp in Modera, Army Commander Jayasuriya said that the Army is on alert against any resurfacing of terrorism in Sri Lanka.
He said that the country should be prepared to face any type of challenges as a united nation at the dawn of this new era in the aftermath of the elimination of terrorism.
The Army Commander said that he was of the view that military forces should be further strengthened to face any challenge. He added that the government with this objective is discussing to import Russian armoured vehicles with modern technology for the Armoured Corps Regiment.
He said that the public has a strong belief that military forces would play a pivotal role in developing the nation in the same manner that the forces liberated the people affected by terrorism by launching the humanitarian operation.
The Army Commander added that the forces also bear a massive responsibility in fulfilling the wish of the nation and President Mahinda Rajapaksa to make this country the Wonder of Asia through building the nation.
“The forces should be committed to prevent an uprising of terrorism again and as well as to build the nation”, Lt Gen Jayasuriya said “the Army is on alert to face any challenges, directions by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in that respect are appreciable”.
Army Commander Lieutenant General Jayasuriya said that he hope the personnel of the Armoured Corps Regiment would receive many opportunities to serve in the United Nation’s Peace Keeping Forces after the regiment is further strengthened.
Courtesy: Daily News
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It is quite right. crush the terrorism in all over the world.
Welldone commander,You have finished one of worst and ruthles ltte terrorist.we admeir srilanke forces as an one nation. you kept your word.also future you will be strong to beat any srilanken enimies.god bless you.
SL defence forces need to be continually strengthened with conventional weaponry, aircraft and naval ships in defence of our motherland against rise of LTTE or any other terrorism on our shores. It is a huge expense. How are we to find the budget for it?
We need to be innovative to generate income by:
1. Having highly trained specialised commando units armed with latest weapons to be contracted out as mercenaries to countries struggling to eradicate terrorism in their lands. One such country is Philipines. They have to make the request and purchase the expertise from SL. Just as our skilled workforce earn a living in other countries on contract, we should now seek innovatively to generate income for the defence forces by exporting the skills of our defence forces in combatting international terrorism, on contracts. This way, not only do we generate income for the defence budget but also hone the skills in combatting international terrorism. Such special highly trained commando units will be ofcourse on higher salaries, with special benefits to them and their families.
2.Having a special civil engineering limited company within the army to carry out civil engineering projects around the country on government contracts as well as private contracts, and even contracts from abroad, such as the Middle East.
We have to find ways of generating income for the defence forces other than from the Treasury. We have to be innovative and find home-grown solutions, a model for the world.