Sri Lankan troops have earned much respect at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for their outstanding professionalism. According to a statement released by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut, the Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL Major General Stefeno DEL COL, during a discussion with Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Lebanon Shani Calyaneratne Karunaratne, thanked the Sri Lanka troops for their outstanding contribution to UNIFIL for the past 10 years and stated that they were a great source of strength. The meeting took place during a visit undertaken by Ambassador Karunaratne to the Head Quarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at Blue Line, in Naquara, on 09 August, 2021. In her address, Ambassador Karunaratne acknowledged the comment by the UNIFIL Head of Mission. She was also accorded a Guard of Honour followed by an inspection of the troops.

Source: The Nation August 11, 2021 14:15 UTC