Prime Minister calls on Sri Lanka to set aside all differences

Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on Sri Lanka to set aside all differences and work towards building a better future for the country.

In her New Year message, the Prime Minister said that 2024 has been a truly transformative year for Sri Lankans.

“The citizens of this country have chosen change: a clean and people centered political culture and empathetic society, unity as opposed to division. As a responsible government, we remain committed to uplifting the nation in various critical areas, including the economy, industry, and education. Our vision is to create a future where every citizen can live a peaceful, free, dignified and fulfilling life, transcending barriers of race, gender, ethnicity, or religion,” she said.

The Prime Minister said that Sri Lanka has had several opportunities in the past to unite as a nation, but failed to fully realize the benefits of those moments.

“However, we must now ensure that this opportunity is not missed and that we work collectively to preserve it. At this critical time, as the state is fully committed to serve the public, I urge everyone to step forward with determination as we enter the year 2025,” she said.

The Prime Minister noted that while the journey towards a brighter future is challenging, the country has already taken significant steps towards achieving that goal.

“I invite everyone to come together with a shared purpose, setting aside all differences, as we embark on this new year to ensure its success and work towards building a better future for Sri Lanka,” she said.

The Prime Minister said that the country’s collective focus should be to restore the name of ?Sri Lanka? as a proud and prosperous nation on the global stage. (Colombo Gazette)