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Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10.30 GMT |
New Year promise of freedom & prosperity
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President |
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At a time when the country awaits the dawn
of peace and prosperity we are happy to
welcome the Sinhala and Tamil New Year which
brings the promise of a new awakening to our
people.
Today our people from the North and South,
East and West will observe the traditions of
the New Year ushering in a new spring of
abundance to the entire nation. The people
of the East who already enjoy their freedom
will greet the New Year with the traditional
pot of boiling milk gathering the new
harvest of liberation. Similarly, the people
of the North will see in this New Year
propitious signs of a new freedom and
prosperity that awaits them.
The New Year brings with it an environment
of friendship and sharing enhanced by the
fruits and flowers of nature that enrich the
spirit of festivity. This New Year is more
meaningful to the extent that it strengthens
the bonds of friendship among our people.
This comes from the many commitments made
towards achieving the much sought after
peace, by the government and the people.
The milk of good hope that flows in every
home at the dawn of the New Year augurs
plenty and prosperity for the country, as
well as the honour and respect of the world.
It is my belief that all our people will
join in observing the age old traditions of
the New Year with a resolution to move our
nation towards a future of peace and plenty.
At this time of national holiday and
festivity I extend my heartfelt thanks to
all persons who remain at their posts to
ensure protection, especially to the members
of the Armed Forces and the Police who
continue their great sacrifices for the
country and the people.
I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New
Year.
Mahinda Rajapaksa
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