Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday urged the public servants to work together as inheritors of a nation with a bright future.

Speaking at the commencement of duties in the new year at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo, Gunawardena said: “This is the moment to announce the pledge and resolve to work with commitment for the betterment of the nation.”

He said the Government led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe is committed to achieve the targets in the next 25 years on behalf of all the Sri Lankans with determination and commitment to ensure reaching the goal by the time the country marks 100 years of independence.

“While making this pledge today, the only wish of the President’s Office including all other ministries, departments and public service institutions spread across the country that represent thousands of Government employees as well as private sector employees who join us, is to build a proud future for the country and the people. 

“In fact, a larger responsibility is assigned to the public service. We are dedicated to the process of bringing efficiency, orderliness and effectiveness of public service to the people and to the entire country,” the Prime Minister highlighted.

He further commented that as a country that has experienced setbacks and resurgence throughout its history amid various challenges, it could transform into a proud nation once again.

“We are currently going through one of the most challenging times in history. As the Prime Minister, I appeal to you to extend your hand and fulfil all the duties of the public service to become a developed, modern and a self-sufficient country and to build a new generation that will embrace new developments in various fields,” Gunawardena said at the ceremony, at which Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake and other staff members were also present. 

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