US AMBASSADOR for Sri Lanka Robert Blake Tuesday (18) afternoon called on Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka at Army Headquarters in order to receive an update on current security developments and discuss matters of bilateral military issues and training programmes.
The US envoy during his cordial exchange of views raised inquiries into the conduct of military operations in Wanni to liberate the masses from LTTE terrorist grip and also the measures, being adopted to receive those who are fleeing un-cleared areas in Wanni after abandoning their homes. In addition, in response to queries Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka briefed the envoy on development projects underway in the East and security measures launched to restore civil administration.
Both of them during their dialogue focused attention on ongoing US sponsored military training programmes for Sri Lanka Army and the Security Forces. Commander also enlightened the visiting ambassador about routine Army training courses conducted on questions of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
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Source: army.lk
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
US Ambassador Receives Update on Security Affairs
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