FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In his Independence Day message, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka acknowledged that the nation has previously missed opportunities to progress in the right direction. “Throughout the period since independence, our nation has often missed golden opportunities to steer the country in the right direction, to achieve our national aspirations, and to live together in unity,” stated Dissanayake, as quoted by his media division.

He emphasized a commitment to not repeat past mistakes, expressing confidence in Sri Lanka’s potential to become a developed, prosperous, and virtuous nation that meets the expectations of its people. “This time, however, we are determined not to repeat those mistakes,” he affirmed.

Dissanayake highlighted the significance of ensuring that the macroeconomic gains achieved are distributed across all communities and provinces in Sri Lanka, regardless of ethnicity. “Our next foremost objective is to ensure that the macroeconomic gains we have achieved flow to communities of all ethnicities across all provinces of Sri Lanka,” he said.

Concluding his message, he called upon all citizens to unite in reclaiming the victories lost in the past century. “As we reclaim for our nation the victories that were lost in the past century, I once again invite all citizens to join hands in unity, determination, and brotherhood,” he urged. (Colombo/Feb4/2026)