"I am of the opinion that Sri Lanka is distinguished among other nations; Sri Lankan identity is well established among nations,because our approaches and remedies to challenges before us are bold and appropriate.  A clear vision, a strong leadership, and a country with intelligent people will no doubt make a blessed nation."  the Prime Minister said in his Sinhala & Hindu New Year message.

 

 

It is with great pleasure I issue the Sinhala & Hindu New Year message wishing every Sri Lankan living in Sri Lanka and abroad, a happy and prosperous New Year. The Sun Festival is considered more, an opportunity provided by the God for the mankind to strengthen unity and harmony by shedding petty differences occurred during the year gone-by, than its traditional and cultural  character.  Not only as a personal individual, but as a family a society and a country we have many mistakes that should be corrected.

 

The number of challenges we faced during the last year were many.  We have brought home the fact to the world that if worked united with consensus any challenge would be overcome.  I am of the opinion that Sri Lanka is distinguished among other nations; Sri Lankan identity is well established among nations, because our approaches and remedies to challenges before us are bold and appropriate.

 

At a time when the international pressure against Sri Lanka was at its peak; it was due to the innate brilliance and wisdom of H.E. the President, we could save the lives of 20 million people by defeating the LTTE terrorism, and undertake Mega development projects fulfilling dreams of the nation.  A clear vision, a strong leadership, and a country with intelligent people will no doubt make a blessed nation.

 

The country, with a rich culture and blessed with natures various gifts is today belong us.  Tomorrow it will belong to our offspring our children.  Therefore let us work hand in hand towards that prosperous future.

 

 

Wish you all a happy & prosperous New Year.

 

D.M.Jayaratne