Cabinet approval was granted for a national development organization comprising of both civil and military personnel, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said today.

He said the knowledge and resources of the tri-forces could be obtained in nation building and they are ready to take responsibilities.

“The proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena as the Defence Minister to establish an organization in this regard was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers,” he said.

He said civil/military coordination, the contribution of tri-forces with their resources, training and strength in national development and peace process would be sought when setting up the new organization.(Chaturanga Pradeep)