Prosperous country through women’s contribution - PM

The country’s future will be prosperous if the contribution of women who are more than 50 percent of the population is used productively, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka said in a Women’s Day message.

The full text: “The sense of motherhood takes a prominent position in the Sri Lankan society nurtured by Buddhist philosophy.

“The mutual bond between parents and children is greatly supported by the mother’s role.

“The unique role played by mothers in moulding children to be virtuous should be highly appreciated. “It is women who suffered the worst during the three decade war by sending their husbands and children to the warfront.

If not for their selfless dedication, the country’s unitary nature would have been a mere dream.

“Despite all these, we also hear of unpleasant happenings unleashed on women which is very tragic.

“Therefore, on International Women’s Day, let us resolve to create an-exemplary society which gives due respect to women.

“I also wish the national celebration titled Saubagya Dasakaye Kaantha Dayakathwaya organized by the Childcare and Women Empowerment Ministry, a great success.