Srilanka, June 28 -- The government is committed to building a disciplined and civilized society where people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds can live together in harmony, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath stated.



Addressing the 76th Annual General Meeting of the All Ceylon Young Men's Muslim Association (YMMA) in Colombo, Minister Herath said the era of exploiting ethnic and religious divisions for narrow political gain had come to an end.



Reflecting on Sri Lanka's recent history, Foreign Minister Herath said the country's economic collapse and the failure to capitalize on the opportunity for national reconciliation after the war were consequences of political leaders promoti...