High profile meeting in Wanni

A high profile meeting was held yesterday to discuss the development of the Wanni electoral District. Infrastructure development projects in the Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Mannar and Mullaitivu administrative districts which come under the Wanni Electoral District were taken up for the discussion attended by North-East Governor Rear Admiral Mohan Wijewickreme, Rehabilitation Minister Rishad Badurdeen, Tamil National Alliance MPs President's envoy and senior advisor Basil Rajapaksa and JVP MP, Nimal Weerawansa.

The objective of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of a speedy development program to rebuild the social infrastructure in the region and there by provide a better living standard for the people in the area, President Secretariat said in a media statement.

Among the issues discussed were provision of an ambulance to the Vavuniya Hospital, recruitment of graduates in order to address the shortage of teachers in local schools, the shortage of nurses and Road development, etc.

Acting Army Commander Major General Nanda Mallawarachchi, the Government Agent in Vavuniya and local commanders of the security forces also attended the meeting.

President's special envoy Basil Rajapaksa promised to draw the attention of the Education Ministry to the teacher shortage in the district, the statement added.