The President gave this assurance yesterday (05) speaking at the opening ceremony of the Right Pavilion of the Sir john Kotelawala Defence University. The Right Pavilion of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is located on a 160 acre land in the Suriyawewa area of the Hambanthota district.

The President also pointed out that citizens should work with responsibility as they too are responsible and liable for ensuring national security.

He said that foreign leaders who visited our country, and the leaders of other countries whom he met during his foreign visits, have expressed their willingness to provide modern research-based high tech military training programmes for our security personnel.

The President also commended the ongoing relief and rescue efforts being carried out by Sri Lankan Security Forces personnel in Nepal setting an example to the world.

President Sirisena also recalled how bravely the Security Forces personnel wiped out terrorism from the country a few years ago and praised the services that they render to the society at large.

State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene, Defense Ministry Secretary B.M.U.D. Basnayaka and Tri-Forces commanders were present on the occasion.