The new Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe promised to create a new country without divisions of race and religion by 60 months, reported Colombo Page.
"The country should not be mired with racism, religious extremism and other petty politics," Mr Wickremesinghe was quoted as saying, whilst speaking at an event marking the 69th anniversary event of the UNP at its party headquarters in Sirikotha on Sunday.
The president and SLFP head, Maithripala Sirisena, attended the celebrations as the chief guest.
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"The country should not be mired with racism, religious extremism and other petty politics," Mr Wickremesinghe was quoted as saying, whilst speaking at an event marking the 69th anniversary event of the UNP at its party headquarters in Sirikotha on Sunday.
The president and SLFP head, Maithripala Sirisena, attended the celebrations as the chief guest.
See more here.