Let’s use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President
February 4, 2026 08:41 am
We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country’s human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated.
The President also emphasized that there will be no room for racism and separatism in future.
The Head of State added that the present government is prepared to implement the largest education reforms necessary to improve the human resources of the country.
President Dissanayake made these remarks while addressing Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations currently being held at the Independence Square in Colombo.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks while addressing Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations currently being held at the Independence Square in Colombo.
In his address to the nation at the National Independence Day celebrations, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated:
“We face different phases in life. Many people struggle for themselves, and that is natural. However, when someone fights while sacrificing their own life for the motherland and for future generations, there is no denying that they truly become heroic patriots.
The land on which we stand today is drenched with the blood and tears of our ancestors, brothers, and sisters who fought for the freedom of our motherland and for the progress of our people. Because of that sacrifice, they occupy the highest place of honor in our hearts. Therefore, it is our duty to pay our utmost respect and tribute to all those heroic men and women who fought for the freedom of our motherland and our people.”
Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations commenced at around 7:30 a.m. under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”.
The celebrations are taking place while honoring those who made sacrifices to win independence from British rule in 1948.
More than 4,500 personnel from the Security Forces and Police, along with around 400 invitees including foreign diplomats are scheduled to take part in the event.
Meanwhile, a special security and traffic management plant has been implemented, with over 2,000 Police officers deployed across the city to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow.
To watch the live coverage of the 78th Independence Day commemoration at the Independence Square in Colombo, tune in to the Ada Derana YouTube channel.
