The Sri Lankan President warned that "international forces are engaged in concerted efforts to destabilise the country” urging people “like we sing in our national anthem, let us join hands like the children of one mother”, reports the Sunday Times.
“I respectfully request all brotherly citizens of this country to understand this grave situation and work towards building friendship and co-existence among communities,” he said in a pre-recorded address, which was broadcast following a meeting with Muslim ministers in Badulla regarding the anti-Muslim violence, on Saturday.
“A culture that respects and tolerates each other’s views should be established. Violence is a trait of the uncivilized. The greatness of a race can only be achieved not by attacking one another but by respecting one another,” he said.
He added,
“I respectfully request all brotherly citizens of this country to understand this grave situation and work towards building friendship and co-existence among communities,” he said in a pre-recorded address, which was broadcast following a meeting with Muslim ministers in Badulla regarding the anti-Muslim violence, on Saturday.
“A culture that respects and tolerates each other’s views should be established. Violence is a trait of the uncivilized. The greatness of a race can only be achieved not by attacking one another but by respecting one another,” he said.
He added,
"I have instructed the Police and the security forces not to allow anyone to take the law into their hands. I have instructed them to strictly enforce the law against anyone who violates the law of this land.”On Friday a cabinet minister, Champika Ranawaka, accused the US of creating nurturing and fostering Sri Lankan Jihadist groups.