Newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in an address to the nation soon after taking oaths reinforced his commitment to democracy.
He praised the commitment of all political leaders including outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe for ensuring a smooth transfer of power.
“I am not a magician. I am a citizen of this country and there are things that I know and things I don’t know. I hope to gather the experience of others and build this country. I expect the support of everyone to overcome the challenges faced by the country.
“We cannot work in isolation as a country and will maintain our international relations.”
“I am aware there are people who are not part of the mandate given you me. My wish is to build faith in me among all citizens.”
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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