SRI LANKA COAST GUARD COMMENCED THE FIRST WORKING DAY OF 2024 WITH THE PUBLIC SERVANTS’ OATH

A ceremony to mark the commencement of the first working day in the New Year 2024 and reading the Oath of Public Servants was held under the auspices of the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana at the Coast Guard Headquarters, Mirissa on 01^stJanuary 2024.

The brief ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag. Then observe two minutes of silence to commemorate the war heroes and others who sacrificed their invaluable lives for the betterment of the motherland. Subsequently, the Coast Guard personnel pledged their commitment to perform the duties entrusted to them efficiently, productively with firm determination, utmost dedication, honesty and loyalty to the public to create a disciplined, law-abiding and healthy society under the vision of Vistas of prosperity and splendor to create a well-secured future for the Sri Lankans and future generation.

Addressing a cross-section of the Coast Guard personnel on this occasion, the Director General at the outset extended greetings for a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year for all the Coast Guard personnel and their families. Further, he emphasized the achievements that the Coast Guard made during the year 2023 and emphasized the need for continuation with more spirit of confidence in this year as well.