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President urges world to support SL's reconciliation

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President Maithripala Sirisena called upon the international community to seriously consider the tremendous progress made by the government towards reconciliation, restoration of democratic freedoms, human rights and the rule of law and extend the fullest support to the slow, but the steady forward march of Sri Lanka to build a progressive, democratic, free and equal society with high morals and discipline.   

Addressing the 72nd Session of the United nations General Assembly in New York on September 19 (20th morning in SL time), he pointed out that we all are aware that haste will not yield good results and the slow and steady path is the most suitable one to restore religious and communal harmony so that people of all communities could live in peace and harmony as equal citizens.

He said that during the last two and a half years, the government has taken several important steps that are necessary for consolidating democracy, freedom, good governance, and the rule of law. “Through such transformative steps, we have laid the foundation necessary to forge national reconciliation, and ensure non-recurrence of conflict in our country,” he said.

“As a country that has suffered violent conflict for 30 years, we are drawing from experience and lessons learned to strengthen national reconciliation, and we are determined to prevent the recurrence of conflict. We have given priority in this context to consolidate freedom and democracy in our country, and through a strong foundation of national reconciliation forged through unity and friendship among communities,” the President said.

President Sirisena stressed that the vision of the government is to ensure sustained economic development through the increase of domestic agriculture and industry under an environment friendly policies and programs. He emphasized the imperative need to adhere to the Paris Protocol on Climate Change for the sake of the future of the human beings as well as flora and fauna.

Pointing out that poverty is presented a serious challenge throughout the world, he said that year 2017 has been declared as the year of freedom from poverty in Sri Lanka and have prioritized economic development. “We have initiated a ‘Grama Shakthi’ programme to empower villages and to give prominence to putting in place the necessary requirements for addressing all the problems faced by the people of the country.

President Sirisena called on the world leaders to take a collective action for eradication of narcotic drugs. He said he wanted to draw the attention of the respected General Assembly of the United Nations to the problem of drugs that poses a serious threat to human society itself, preying on young children and causing much destruction to communities. Such a programme must include plans and efforts to combat this menace at national level in all countries, and at international level, he said.

The President explained the successful efforts made by the government with regard to lessen the foreign debt burden and usher in economic revival and sought the support of the world community to the efforts made by Sri Lanka for economic development.

Pointing out that Sri Lanka as a member of the UN for the last 62 years adhered to the UN conventions, policies and principles, he said that the nation requires the patient, understanding and support for its slow, but steady march to create a peaceful and prosperous country for its people.


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  • IVJ Wednesday, 20 September 2017 09:02 AM

    Couldn't we have found a better interpreter? Come on Foreign Ministry, please ensure Sri Lanka is projected well.

    BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 20 September 2017 09:27 AM

    All baila talk, in the end empty promises, no progress and the thuggery, criminality, crooks continue.

    Crystal Clear Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:57 AM

    Absolutely true

    Lord Wolfstein Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:57 AM

    There will be no peace and reconciliation between the ethnic communities in Sri Lanka as long as the war criminals and their political and military commanders will be punished and minorities will have their full civil rights.

    max Wednesday, 20 September 2017 12:33 PM

    I guess you Lord Wolfstein, are seriously talking on behalf of the common man in north and east! :-p

    TATI Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:59 AM

    TOO SLOW BECOME TOO LATE MEANS NO SOLUTION AT ALL. THAT NEVER HAPPENS IN POLITICAL GAMES IN SL

    TATI Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:28 AM

    FORGOT TO SAY THAT ALSO IN UN.

    TATI Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:31 AM

    ABSENT MIND WISH TO ALSO SAY THAT THOSE GAMES IN MASONIC UN.

    Raz Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:00 AM

    Dont forget the crooks are getting roped in. This must be hurting the benefisheries a great deal via DM Android App

    weera Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:06 AM

    If he had wanted to bring prosperity to SL, he should have kept all his powers and tried to eliminate corruption. Instead he gave up some powers and absorbed crooks and thugs into his cabinet.

    nick Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:06 AM

    very good speech whoever wrote this so please put in action for the next two years via DM Android App

    maj Wednesday, 20 September 2017 12:09 PM

    "President urges world to support SL's reconciliation" Please start to reconcile before ask for the others' support, don't ask for something even you haven't started.

    ceylon Wednesday, 20 September 2017 01:15 PM

    this talk indicate he is on a free holiday. via DM Android App

    Hautaum Wednesday, 20 September 2017 02:00 PM

    it is true, his presidency having some sort of democracy but there is limitation, he would not go beyond his fundamentalism as it has burden his communal factor.

    sara Wednesday, 20 September 2017 05:14 PM

    Sir - Good call, the world is prepared to support us but we are not prepared support the world.


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