The new Sri Lankan government will produce a comprehensive national security plan covering all areas of security across the island to prevent 'terrorist' resurgence said President Sirisena on Sunday.
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Speaking at a visit to the Eastern Security Forces Headquarters, Sirisena stressed the importance of ensuring that security measures were in place to prevent any resurgence of terrorist activity.
Sirisena went on to highlight welfare projects that the military had been involved in after the war and stressed the importance of military support to develop the country in the future, reports Colombo Page.
Sirisena's statement comes amidst several calls by the Nort-East to de-militarise the area.
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