AKD promises to make SL model State of equality and freedom

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake flanked by heads of the armed forces addresses nation at ceremony to mark 77th Independence Day in Colombo – Pic by Ruwan Walpola

Addressing 77th Independence Day celebrations President says model State will epitomise richest national spirit in the world
Calls on people to embark upon a journey towards economic liberation and socio-cultural emancipation
Stresses “each of us is a warrior on the same battlefield. Collectively, we must persist in our struggle for freedom on behalf of this motherland”

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday expressed confidence that Sri Lanka can evolve into a model State of equality and freedom.“Although we may not emerge as the wealthiest nation globally, through our concerted efforts, we can evolve into a model State of equality and freedom, one that epitomises the richest national spirit in the world,” Dissanayake said at the national ceremony to mark the 77th Independence Day in Colombo.

“As the democratically elected President of this State, I stand before our proud national flag in Independence Square, not only as your leader but as a brother who has borne the historical burden emblematic of our future freedom. I am confident that you stand with me in this moment, sharing in the weight of this burden,” Dissanayake said at the ceremony which was relatively simple and low key in comparison to the ones his predecessors had.

“Together, we must embark upon a journey towards economic liberation and socio-cultural emancipation, in short, towards the freedom essential for us to live with pride as contemporary citizens of this nation,” the President

emphasised.