President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the tri-forces to assist with providing relief to the people affected by drought.
He said this while participating at the Commissioning and Passing Out Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), at China Bay today.
Addressing the gathering the President also said the service rendered by the armed forces towards national security and in providing relief to the people when they face disastrous situations, is laudable.