The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College was held on the morning of Monday, December 12, under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Twelve foreign military officers and 115 local officers received their diplomas from the college which aims to help military personnel to develop the intellectual attributes necessary to succeed in their future appointments.

The awards for the officers who had excelled during the last year were presented by the President.

State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene and a number of distinguished guests attended the event.

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