New Year message:
Joy of New Year shared by all - President
President
Mahinda Rajapaksa |
'As the New Year dawns, we look towards to the future with much hope
and enthusiasm brought about by firm resolution, commitment and good
expectations for the country. Thus the joy of the New Year would be
equally shared by all,' states President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a New Year
message.
The message adds:
'In the past several years we achieved great victories for the
country,' building the nation with dignity and strength. These victories
were made possible by a forward-looking approach and utilizing every
available opportunity to bring honour and glory to the nation. While
this led to a united country, it also saw the beginning of a new era of
development with new ports, major irrigation schemes, new airports and
Expressways.
'Embracing all the victories we have achieved, we should step forward
as a resurgent nation. This progress will be expedited by forging a
political tradition that is based on new thinking. With regard to unity
among communities we should act with a new vision. It is my belief that
the development of the country now moving in new directions could be
expedited by such vision and thinking. Similarly, our resolution for the
New Year should be to work with tolerance, kindness, understanding and
co-existence.
'As we build a new country for the future by working together in
thought and deed I call upon you to come forward with great resolve and
fresh expectations.
'I wish you all a Happy New Year'. |