President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that a strong public service capable of taking risks, enduring hardship, and maintaining accountability is essential for the country to overcome its current challenges, speaking at the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medal presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat today (30). He commended the medal recipients for their exceptional contribution over more than two decades, particularly during complex periods of armed conflict and natural disasters.
During the event, the President presented the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals to 57 serving and retired senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force. The distinguished honor, established under a presidential proclamation, is awarded exclusively to regular force officers who have completed at least 25 years of continuous service with an unblemished record.
The President pointed out that one of the primary challenges facing the government is addressing the significant decline in the public service. He noted that the discipline, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated by these senior military officers serve as an important benchmark for rebuilding the broader public sector.
Highlighting the broader significance of the award, President Dissanayake urged the recipients to view the honor not merely as a personal achievement, but as an ongoing social responsibility. He stressed that individual self-discipline and professional integrity are vital components needed to steer society and state institutions in a positive new direction. (Newswire)
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