Feb 4 (AdaDerana) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at Independence Square for the Independence Day celebrations a short while ago.
He was accorded a warm welcome by State Minister of Irrigation, and Minister of National Security, Disaster Management & Home Affairs Chamal Rajapaksa.
The event, themed “An Affluent Tomorrow and Prosperous Motherland, Overcoming Challenges”, officially commenced as the President graced the event and hoisted the national flag.
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This year’s Independence Day ceremony is also being held in keeping with the health guidelines due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic situation.
The event takes place with the participation of 6,500 personnel belonging to Tri-Forces, Police, Civil Defence Force and National Cadet Corps.
Sir Lanka Navy Ship ‘Gajabahu’ will perform its customary 25-Gun Salute to the nation at the Galle Face Green and Sri Lanka Air Force’s flypast of 26 aircraft will appear in the air space.
Meanwhile, a special traffic plan will be in place today to ensure the smooth function of the ceremony without causing interruptions to general traffic flow and commuters.
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