No external interference or restrictions should be tolerated: President instructs army

Emphasizing the monumental responsibility borne by the security forces in protecting the sovereignty of the country,

Emphasizing the monumental responsibility borne by the security forces in protecting the sovereignty of the country, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that no external interference or restrictions should be tolerated.

President Wickremesinghe, serving as the Chief Guest at the Parade of Cadet Officers during the ceremony of Colours Re-Awarding and Commissioning Parade of the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa, highlighted the security forces' role in safeguarding both the people's sovereignty and the distinctive identity of Sri Lanka.

He emphasized that any attempt to act independently based on racism or religion would pose a threat to the Sri Lankan identity, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

In his address, President Wickremesinghe expressed his admiration for the Sri Lankan Army, acknowledging its talent and proud history. He underscored the collective responsibility of all individuals joining the army to uphold its esteemed legacy.