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    Committed to building peace and harmony - President Featured

    November 07, 2018

    President Maithripala Sirisena said he would take all steps towards building lasting peace and harmony in the country.He was addressing the gathering at a ceremony to mark the Deepavali festival held at President’s House on November 5.The ceremony was organised on the directions of the President to mark Deepavali celebrated by Hindu devotees throughout the world.

    President Sirisena said Deepavali meant the day that social justice and fair play was established. Justice and fair play should be ensured to all citizens, the President said, adding that unity and harmony among communities should be strengthened.

    Several cultural items added colour to the event and the President extended his greetings to Hindu devotees present on the occasion.Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader R.Sambandan, Minister Douglas Devananda, Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray, Deputy Minister Angajan Ramanathan Parliamentarians, members of the diplomatic corps and other invitees were also present.

     

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