We are proud to be Sri Lankan - Minister

Ishara Mudugamuwa

"We now have the total freedom to live in our Motherland without any fear. We should be grateful to our President, Defence Secretary and the Armed Forces as they took great efforts to create this kind of peaceful environment in Sri Lanka.

Over the past 30 years Sri Lankans had to face so many difficulties. We can now live as proud Sri Lankans under the great leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa," said Vocational and Technical Training Minister and the Deputy Secretary of SLFP Piyasena Gamage.

He said "We never think of this as a victory for the SLFP. As a father our President has created a peaceful background for us to live happily in our Motherland."

"We should not forget our heroes. Without their dedication we would not have been able to achieve this kind of success.

We have a duty to make their future successful. As a responsible people we have to develop our country. If everyone gives their support we can win this developing war too. So I request all of you to come and join with us without thinking on party and racial lines, the Minister said.