Sri Lanka, May 1 -- In his Labour Day Message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political parties to join hands in charting a path towards a prosperous future for the nation.

"Instead of a conventional May Day celebration, let us seize this opportunity to forge consensus, acknowledging contemporary trends and challenges," he said.

President's Labour Day Message:

On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political affiliations, it falls upon each of us to shoulder the unshakable duty of fortifying our economy and propelling our nation onward.

During the recent economic downturn, our working class bore the brunt of...