The Sri Lankan army showcased held a military exhibition, showcasing its “soft capabilities” at a school playground in Mullaitivu this week, reports Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence.
According to the MoD website, the Sri Lankan military displayed its exhibition at the “Oddusuddan Maha Vidyalaya play ground” last week, noting that the Sri Lankan Security Force Commander Maj Gen N.A.J.C Dias “graced the glorious occasion as the Chief Guest”.
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The Ministry of Defence went on to add,
“This type of events likely to be envisaged helping to promote civil and military cooperation towards the sharpening unity and mental reconciliation between the people living in the Mullaittivu area. (sic)”
“Further more, There is no any iota of doubt in this platform of firmly organized events orientated on civil and military incorporation would essentially appeal to influence harmony and peaceful base to our motherland. (sic)”
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