President conferred title of Chied Scout

The Sri Lanka Scout Association officially conferred the title of Chief Scout to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (21) at the President’s Office.

The Scout Commissioner, Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando, commissioned and presented the Scout Scarf and the appointment certificate to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

A report on the progress of the Scout Movement was also presented to the President.

Speaking at this occasion the President further stated that he expects to get the full support of the Scout Movement for the 75th Independence Celebration.

President Wickremesinghe invited the Scout Movement to join the environment-related programmes which are being held with the intervention of the President’s Office and headed by President’s Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardena.

The commemorative medal for the 60th anniversary of the Homagama District Branch affiliated to the Sri Lanka Scout Association was presented to the President by Girl Scout
Potaka Thitulu Kathya. The related commemorative souvenir was also presented to the President.