A contingent of 150 Sri Lankan military officers, including 10 officers under the Sri Lanka’s Force Protection Unit (SLFPU) are engaged in close protection duties of the UNIFIL Headquarters in Lebanon, operating from their own Sri Base Camp in Naqoura.
Lieutenant Colonel G.P Kodituwakku, Contingent Commander, SLFPU received the visiting UNIFIL Chief, Major General Luciano Portolano on arrival at the Sri Base Camp entrance. In accordance with military formalities, he was greeted to a Guard Turnout as a gesture of welcome and honour.
The SLFPU Commanding Officer made a presentation to the visiting Head of the Mission on the legitimate duties of the SLFPU in order to enlighten him.
Afterwards, Major General Luciano Portolano, addressed the SLFPU troops at the Sri Base premises and commended them for their excellent duties as well as the commitment and the dedication.
The formal visit was made memorable when the visiting Force Commander, together with all members of the UNIFIL contingent, sat for a group photo, seconds after his address to the Sri Lankan contingent.
Before his departure, SLFPU contingent commander presented a memento to the visiting Major General Luciano Portolano as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation.
This is the 9th SLFPU serving the UNIFIL in Lebanon, Army Media reported.
