Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The British Remembrance Day was marked by a solemn ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves, Jawatte Cemetery, Colombo, today (11 November). The ceremony honoured the courage and supreme sacrifice of Commonwealth servicemen who laid down their lives during the World Wars.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) attended the ceremony as a distinguished guest.
British High Commissioner H.E. Andrew Patrick and Canadian High Commissioner H.E Isabelle Martin received the Deputy Minister at the venue.
Floral tributes were paid in honour of the fallen heroes, followed by the traditional two minutes of silence, observed in solemn reflection to honour their memory and sacrifice.
The occasion was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, the Commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force, officials of the Ministry of Defence and officers of the Tri - Services.
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