Colombo (News 1st) – The crew that rescued Sri Lankan Students from Wuhan met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

According to the President’s media division the crew joined a luncheon hosted by the President at the Presidential Secretariat today.

President Rajapaksa said the commitment and courage exhibited by the entire group is a good example for the other sectors in the country. He added that everyone worked towards a single objective and that the risk taken by them is a historic milestone in the annals of SriLankan Airlines.

The President pledged his unwavering support to develop the national carrier on par with other international airlines while preserving our uniqueness.

• Fire erupts in Wellawatte
• Cricketer Kusal Mendis arrested by police following an accident killing one person in Panadura
• ECT must be brought under SLPA : Trade Unions
• Sri Lanka must be vigilant about intervention : Chief Incumbent
• Suspect arrested over narcotic offence is a Yemeni national : Police