Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government, having taken upon its shoulders the aspirations of all heroes who sacrificed their lives for the pride of a free nation, is firmly committed to building a model country founded on peace and development.

The President further stated that Sri Lanka, which for centuries has been guided by Buddhism, rooted in boundless loving-kindness, non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, is a country where humanity rises above ethnic divisions. He questioned what kind of exceptional nation could be built upon such an inspiring society.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also emphasised that, instead of following the destructive and tribalistic path...