Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s called for “the cooperation of all Sri Lankans in defeating agendas that are aimed at disrupting Sri Lanka’s success” in his New Year message this week.
“As economic activity increases under Good Governance towards making Sri Lanka a viable destination, the Government is focused on empowering the people while encouraging co-existence and harmony between all communities,” the message stated.
Further, the message reflects on the work of the government over the past two years. “The abolition of the 18 th Amendment which case a shadow of dictatorship and suppressed democracy, has been one of our greatest achievements during these two years” he said.
“We have also been able to transform the perceptions the international community held with regard to Sri Lanka, enabling the country to build strategic relationships with other countries.”
“Effectively dealing with crimes against humanity, minimizing corruption and ensuring freedom for all” are among some of the other milestones mentioned in Mr Wickremesinghe’s New Year message.
See the full text of his message here.
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