President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka will be built on the foundation of national unity, allowing no room for division, racism, or extremism. The President made these remarks while addressing the nation during the 78th National Independence Day celebrations.President Dissanayake added that plans are underway to ensure the country's economic benefits flow down, even to the lowest strata of society.
Economic independence defines the true completeness of freedom, the President noted while reflecting on the 78 years since independence. The President highlighted that the government is prepared to challenge old prejudices that hinder the creation of a "new human" for a modern age. Furthermore, the President underscored that the rule of law is the foundation of a new state.
Summarised from Hiru News - English
People- Anura Kumara Dissanayaka
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- Dissanayake
- Vows
Organisations- Sri Lanka National
- United Nation
Keywords- fundamental
- rebuilding
- extremism
- president
- strength
- primary
- racism
- serves
- strata
- unity
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