The recent UN Medal Parade ceremony of Haiti-based Sri Lankan Peace-Keeping contingent drew overwhelming admiration of the attendees, present on the occasion, as it turned out to be a blend of both military and culture, Sri Lanka Army states.

The customary UN medal parade, the prestigious military ceremony that recognizes the exemplary contribution, made by any specific contingent to maintain law and order in Haiti, saw its Sri Lankan contingent accord a salute to visiting Chief Guests, Mr Luc Duchesne, Chief of Staff to the Special Representative to Secretary General (SRSG) and Major General Luiz Guilherme, Force Commander on the eve of their completion of service and departure from Haiti.

The Sri Lankan UN contingent of 749 serving Haiti at present is expected to return to Sri Lanka shortly, enabling the next Sri Lankan contingent to take over duties. On behalf of those returning troops, Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General Daya Rathnayake who is also the Chief of Staff in the Army, participated in the event as a special guest of honour, SLA added.