Tunis:The Public Day programme took place at the Ministry of Defence, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). This event allowed veterans, family members of deceased veterans, and disabled veterans to directly present their grievances and welfare-related concerns.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the Defence Secretary attentively considered the issues raised and instructed relevant officials to undertake necessary follow-up actions to resolve the concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate solutions.

The programme is part of the Ministry of Defence’s ongoing efforts to address the needs of the veteran community and their families through direct engagement and coordinated action by the relevant authorities.