Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
President honours military officers with Vishishta Seva Vibhushana medals
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has presented the prestigious Vishishta Seva Vibhushana medals to senior officers from Sri Lanka's armed forces in recognition of their distinguished service. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday.
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The awards presentation honoured senior military personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their duties. The Vishishta Seva Vibhushana medal represents one of the nation's highest honours for military service and is bestowed upon officers who have made outstanding contributions to their respective commands.
President Dissanayake presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Presidential Secretariat, underscoring the significance attributed to recognising the dedication of Sri Lanka's defence personnel. The President's presence at the event reflected the government's commitment to acknowledging the service rendered by military professionals across all three branches of the armed forces.
The presentation of such decorations serves as a formal recognition of the professional standards and leadership demonstrated by senior military officers. These awards are typically conferred upon individuals whose careers have been marked by exemplary conduct and substantial contributions to national defence and security operations.