Sri Lanka has reiterated its position that it will not remove the military from the country's north, saying that the new government's priority remained with national security.
Newly-appointed state minister of defence, Ruwan Wijewardena said President Maithripala Sirisena made it clear he will not allow the country to be divided.
Speaking during a meeting with chief prelates of the Buddhist clergy in Kandy, Mr Wijewardena said the reports that army will be withdrawn were false, adding that the new government would ensure that the security forces are treated with respect and provided with all the facilities required, Colombo Gazette reported.
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