  July 17, Colombo: An European Parliamentary Delegation is currently in Sri Lanka to observe the progress of the European Union funded development projects in the North.
The European Parliament Delegation for Relations with South Asia chaired by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Ms. Jean Lambert arrived in Sri Lanka on 15th July 2013 on a five day visit.
The EU delegation's visit comes ahead of the elections for the Northern, Central and North Western Provinces scheduled for late September.
The parliamentary delegation will travel to the Northern and Central Provinces to observe the progress of the European Union funded development projects.
During their visit, the delegation will also hold meetings with Senior Government Officials, Opposition Parties, Civil Society, UN Agencies, International Community and other stakeholders, an EU press release said.
The delegation is scheduled to address the media on, Friday, 19th July 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.
THURSDAY, 18 JULY 2013
  Outgoing Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya said yesterday the Army was awaiting cabinet approval for the Army to form an entity that could venture out into profit-making business.
“We are involved in development projects right now and are supporting them. This is a service we provide. Manpower and equipment will be available once these projects are completed, that is why we are planning to form such an entity,” he said.
General Jayasuriya told the Daily Mirror that the Army would be able to undertake projects on a profit- making basis by bidding for government tenders.
“Once such an entity is formed we will be able to undertake key projects even government projects, by registering our bid, because if we are to take part in a government project it will be a service,” he added.
General Jayasuriya pointed out that the Army has all the resources available with technical expertise. “We can do on a competitive basis because we are effective and efficient, so we can provide a good service,” he added.
General Jayasuriya said the Army was involved in almost all the services and professions that one could offer.
He said in countries such as Russia, China and Iran the military had key interests in strategic sectors as it had created a large number of organisations under its control to increase strength and to meet national security interests.
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