Policy Statement by Honourable Ranil Wickremesinghe President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka At the inauguration of the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka 07-02-2024

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – From ancient times to the present day, our world has encountered a myriad of crises, spanning nations and personal lives alike. While some crises could be overcome, others proved insurmountable. Mere condemnation and blame-shifting towards the crisis itself and not moving beyond scrutinizing its root causes are not effective means of resolution.

"Policy Statement by Honourable Ranil Wickremesinghe President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka At the inauguration of the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka 07-02-2024"

UNICEF welcomes the commencement of the amendments to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –  UNICEF welcomes the long-awaited amendment to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance (CYPO) coming into force effective January 1, 2024, which marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and welfare of all children in Sri Lanka.

"UNICEF welcomes the commencement of the amendments to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance"

Sri Lanka’s pursuit of free trade deals crucial for economic stability, growth – Sabry

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry says strengthening and carrying forward President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s program to establish free trade agreements (FTAs) with other countries is crucial to ensure Sri Lanka’s economic stability and prevent future downturns.

"Sri Lanka’s pursuit of free trade deals crucial for economic stability, growth – Sabry"

Securing freedom, responsibility of all citizens – Opposition Leader

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in his Independence Day message said that the commitment to securing freedom is the responsibility of all citizens and unconditional commitment to securing freedom is also the responsibility of the rulers.

"Securing freedom, responsibility of all citizens – Opposition Leader"

76th Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face Green today

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka celebrates its 76th Independence Day at the Galle Face Green in Colombo from 8 a.m. today. President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will jointly preside over the celebrations on the theme “Let’s Build a New Country.”

"76th Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face Green today"