Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The 2026 World Children's Day celebration, organised jointly by the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council and Independent Television Network (ITN) under the theme Mahangu Sampatha - Daruwan Surakimu, was held at the S. de S. Jayasinghe Stadium with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in attendance on Saturday (3).

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister stated that World Children's Day is not limited to a single day, but serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring a safe and secure world for children.

The Prime Minister also stated: "Every child in this country is important to us. Everything we do as a Government is done for the well-being of our children.

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