A coordinating conference was presided by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil to ensure a safer conduct of the 75th Independence Day Celebrations at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) on 09 January 2023.
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Addressing the attendees, the CDS gave away the guidelines to streamline the security and related matters of the event. During the meeting he emphasised the importance of a proper and effective coordination among the Tri-Services and Police. He further elaborated the means that to be followed to meet the highest security standards and need of planning for every eventuality in advance.
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The event was attended by respective Principal Staff Officers of Tri-Services, Director State Intelligence Service, DIG (Traffic) Colombo, and number of Tri-Services and Police representatives.