“Defence Ministry had been assigned with more responsibilities” – Defence Secretary

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government wanted to create a more disciplined and lawful country under the guidance of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

He said maintaining discipline was most important for the government employees as they needed to work together for the betterment of the country.

Greeting the Ministry staff for the New Year, the Defence Secretary during his address to the staff on Wednesday (01), said the Defence Ministry staffers were tasked with great responsibilities and all must strive to serve with utmost commitment to keep the trust that the President has kept by enlisting several state institutions under the Ministry.