President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government, having taken upon its shoulders the aspirations of all heroes who sacrificed their lives for the pride of a free nation, is firmly committed to building a model country founded on peace and development.

The President further stated that Sri Lanka, which for centuries has been guided by Buddhism, rooted in boundless loving-kindness, non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, is a country where humanity rises above ethnic divisions. He questioned what kind of exceptional nation could be built upon such an inspiring society.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also emphasized that, instead of following the destructive and tribalistic path that sows hatred and anger among people, the present Government has chosen a path that leads the country towards unity, development and prosperity while safeguarding the lives of its people. He stressed that the Government would proceed along this path fearlessly and with determination in order to lead the country towards victory.

The President made these remarks while addressing the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration held this afternoon (19) at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla.The National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, which marks the victory that ended the war that lasted for more than three decades, was held with pride this afternoon under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla.