President Mohamed Nasheed has today inspected the Passing out Parade of Cadet Officers, at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA).

Speaking at the ceremony held this morning at the Military Academy in Diyatalawa, President Nasheed expressed his gratitude to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan Defence Minister, and the Armed Forces, for the invitation to inspect the commissioning parade at the esteemed academy. He also commended the SLMA for their exceptional contribution in training and capacity building of the military.

In his speech, President Nasheed also highlighted the security issues of the Indian Ocean.