President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the establishment of a National Defence College is a long-term requirement of the country.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Defence College today, the Head of State said certain courses at the College will be free of charge for Police officers and officers of the state sector.
The President said senior Army officers pursuing senior defence and strategic courses at the National Defence College will be granted the opportunity to hold the post of Senior Commander as well as the post of Army Commander in future.
