First priority should be national security – Gotabaya
Posted by Editor on December 6, 2016 - 10:18 am

The first priority of a country should be the national security, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa asserts.
He pointed out every government should give a higher priority to ensure the national security of their countries.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa made the observation while speaking to reporters in Colombo.
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Of course, GR, Yahapalana should privatise the fleet of white vans which you left behind and appoint you as the CEO of the Company which is given the contract to manage the white vans.
After all, you have excellent credentials in that area.
Once the fleet of white vans are roaring again, national security will be guaranteed.