HE Speech - Independence Day
Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Independence, the President said that the basis and foundation for a strong new economy have already been formulated and the country is successfully completing the difficult stage required to get support from the IMF & expects to get their consent soon. He noted that strengthening the economy is not enough and that the entire system needs to be changed - PMD
The 75th National Independence Day celebration was held under the theme "Namo Namo Mata - A Step towards the Century", under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena this morning (04) at Galle Face Green.
The President's Office strongly rejects the false reports about diplomatic event in Kandy