The most controversial Chief of Defence Staff of the country, General Sarath Fonseka Yesterday (16th Nov) bid farewell to the Sri Lanka Army.
General Fonseka this morning retired from his post as President Mahinda Rajapaksa has granted him permission to retire with immediate effect.
Speaking to the media at his last assignment as an Army officer, General Sarath Fonseka said that he will make a official announcement over his future decision after three days.
He stressed that he will serve the country furthermore as he did in the past.
According to General Fonseka he had served the country for the last forty years more than enough. "I am satisfied" he said.
During the media address the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff said has not forgotten the great sacrifice made by the brave soldiers during the war, especially the final days of the war and appreciated the support given by them to him to achieve a historical victory.
Finally General Fonseka thanked the media for its support given to him and asked to give further support for his future activities.
Meanwhile the journalists, invited to cover the farewell ceremony to General Sarath Fonseka this morning were not allowed into the Army Headquarters in Colombo where the event took place.
Later the Journalists were allowed to enter after the intervention of outgoing Chief of Defence Staff into the matter.
