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Defence Ministry discusses issues related to ex-soldiers in Ukraine war & pension woes

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Concerns over the recruitment of retired Sri Lankan war veterans for the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict were discussed at a meeting held on Friday (May 30) at the Ministry of Defence, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).

Officials were instructed to collect accurate data on Sri Lankans reportedly injured, killed, or missing in the conflict, or are currently being held as prisoners of war by both sides and to explore financial support options such as a pension scheme or other financial assistance program for affected veterans based on the information obtained.

The meeting also addressed long-standing issues related to pensions and the Widows and Orphans Pension (W&OP) scheme, which were also raised during the Ministry’s Public Day Programme held on May 28 and 30.

Senior Defence Ministry officials, tri-forces representatives, the Director General of Pensions, and families of missing veterans and fallen heroes were in attendance. The Defence Secretary has directed swift action to resolve all concerns.

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