He said all religious leaders should come to one platform for this purpose. There should not be any room for national and religious conflicts which spread disunity in the country.

The President made these remarks at a meeting with Inter Religious Council held yesterday (31st May) at the Presidential Secretariat.

He also pointed out the importance of actively operating the committees consist of politicians and religious leaders, appointed under his directive. He said these committees should focus on the religious conflicts at district level.

The President stated that the Inter Religious Council should meet at least once a month. He said that the recommendations of this meeting will be presented at the next Cabinet meeting.

“Everybody has the responsibility to act impartially when the national and religious conflicts arise. Everyone’s expectation should be a peaceful country where the people of all races and religions can live happily”, the President said.