He promised that if Sri Lanka's economic rights were violated in the Red Sea, it would take appropriate action and that it would cooperate with UN programs on both regional and global matters.
At the commissioning ceremony for Sri Lankan Air Force Cadet Officers conducted at Chinakuta Air Force Base, Trincomalee on February 29, 2024, President Ranil Wickramasinghe of Sri Lanka made this statement.
The President of Sri Lanka emphasized that his country has always been dedicated to preserving regional and global peace, and he also reaffirmed the roles and responsibilities of the three armed forces in direct decision-making for global peace.
This holiday parade is being held at night for the first time in the Sri Lankan Air Force's history.
The Air Force extended a cordial welcome to Commander-in-Chief of the Tri-Services, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka, during his visit to Chinakuta Air Force Base in Trincomalee.
16 female Kothalawala Defense University cadet officers who completed courses 36, 37, and 38, 36 cadet officers who completed courses 65, 66, and 5 female officers who completed courses 17, 18, and one American cadet officer from 2023 received commissions during this time.
Following that, the President of Sri Lanka presented awards to five cadet officers and one female cadet officer who had excelled in training.
To infuse the procession with pride, Air Force troops delivered a colorful performance by the Air Force Band and shared their experiences of parachuting.
After it, there were also vibrant cultural events.
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the president of Sri Lanka, spoke during the holiday procession as well.
The first of March, 2024, holds great significance for all 58 Authority leaders. Remember your parents, who raised you. The purpose of your parents and teachers is to mold your life. We should all be grateful to them. You Air Force Officers are engaged in vital tasks. You will also be accountable for guarding the nation's constitution and mentoring your subordinates.
You have to be devoted to defending the nation's constitution. It is something that we should never forget. Sri Lanka will only remain stable and secure if you carry out your obligation. Thus, give it first importance.
And show respect to everyone you collaborate with and manage under your direction. to lead them. Never stop setting an example for others. If you want to be treated with respect by your subordinates, you must respect your superiors. True morals cannot be developed till then.
You have to carry out all of your duties as an officer. Don't be reluctant to show leadership. Stay put when issues come up. You bear the Republic's obligation. It is your job to carry out that task bravely.
It is your duty to defend the nation against adversaries both at home and abroad. The political system, social structure, and economy of our nation are currently rebuilding after collapsing. Not able to travel back in time. Thus, we must proceed from this point on. Massive modernization initiatives should be implemented nationwide to achieve that.
A swift economic transition is required. We cannot carry on as an impoverished nation. Both you and your kids will gain from carrying out this duty.
As a result, you have a duty to dedicate yourself to preserving constitutional stability through the constant enforcement of the law. Then and only then can the nation develop. In addition, given the current state of international politics, maintaining regional security in addition to shielding our nation from external dangers.
It will be risky for our nation if the peace and stability of the area are compromised. As a nation, we are unable to endure. We have to advance together with every nation. It would be a duty to step aside from a country like Sri Lanka, which has been in wars before. The region's security and stability are crucial. Additionally crucial is world peace. Therefore, as a nation, we should supply the tri-armies' cooperation when it is required for such things.
Our troops contributed to the Kingdom of Mali's liberation from terrorism. It is worthy of appreciation. In the event that our economic rights in the Red Sea are in jeopardy, we must act decisively today. Consequently, whenever there are threats to regional and international peace, we will give the UN the assistance it needs. As a result, national peace and stability as well as global peace and stability should be protected.
Over the next ten years, there will be significant changes to the triads as well. We are living in the technological age. The focus of armies is technology. We must progressively get to that point. It is your fault. I stress that you need to assemble a formidable army with all of these items.