'Govt. committed to eradicate terrorism'

Indika Polkotuwa

COLOMBO: Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister and National Defence Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa is fully committed to eradicate terrorism and usher in lasting peace.

"The Security Forces ability to inflict defeats on Tiger terrorists in several fronts without kneeling down to their pressure was a major victory achieved by the country as a whole on the eve of its 59th Independent anniversary.

Though these victories the Government hoped to usher in a lasting and honourable peace in the country. "The Government is ready to make any sacrifice on behalf of the people to achieve this aim," he said.

There should be genuine and lasting peace in the country if the people were to derive full benefits of independence. But as a country we could not act as cowards and kneel down before terrorism to achieve that peace.

As we celebrate our 59th Independence Day with pride, we should also recall with gratitude our fore fathers who helped us to attain Independence on February 4, 1948 with great self sacrifice.