INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls on all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom,
and to contribute to the collective beginning of this new era of revival on this 77th National Independence Day.Issuing his Independence Day
Lanka into an era of national revival
Now, the task ahead is to systematically build upon this foundation and realise a centuries-old dream with unwavering confidence and
aspirations for a new kind of freedom
from the North, East, West, and South
eluded us over the past century.For the sake of our future generations, we must elevate our nation to new heights
This was the very expectation of all the heroes in our history who struggled to achieve it with their blood and tears
Therefore, both individually and collectively, we must build a modern, developed Sri Lankan nation, guided by social, environmental, and
ethical principles.As the new government, over the past four months, we have laid the foundation for a stable economy, introduced a new
political culture, and committed ourselves to a new political ideal
We focus on governance through public engagement and the rule of law, while prioritising the eradication of rural poverty
Our policies and actions aim to ensure that no citizen, particularly the most vulnerable, is left behind
Steps have also been taken towards digitalising the economy to embrace advancements in science and technology that we previously missed
independent foreign policy and earns trust in international relations.Despite countless obstacles and the deep-rooted flaws of the past
As promised, we have successfully ushered Sri Lanka into an era of national revival
Now, the task ahead is to systematically build upon this foundation and realise a centuries-old dream with unwavering confidence and
creativity.On this 77th National Independence Day, I invite all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern
message, Prime Minister Dr
Harini Amarasuriya states that the independence is not just about sovereignty; it is about dignity, justice, and the right to a life free