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Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 19.00 GMT |
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President honoured with highest honour in
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa was conferred
Visvakeerthi Tri Sinhaladheesvara, honour by
the Chief Incumbents of the Malwatte and
Asgiri Chapters, the highest title that one
born in the motherland could have, expect
for the leadership in the battle to defeat
terrorism.
The conferment took place at the historic
Magulmaduwa in Kandy, on the evening of May
23.
The Defense Secretary, the Chief of Defense
Staff and Commanders of the three Armed
Forces, the Inspector Director General of
Police and the Director of Civil Defense
were also awarded honours by the Mahanayaka
Theras. The President and the others
honoured were also presented with special
souvenirs by Diyawadane Nilame Pradeep
Thilanga Dela of the historic Dalanda
Maligawa.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the
country that was on the verge of being
divided has been unified and he pledged and
affirmed before the historic Sacred Dalada
(Tooth Relic) and the Venerable Maha Sangha
that the country will be built not to face
division again.
The President also stated that due to thirty
years of terror many obligations towards the
Buddha Sasana could not be discharged and
the government, which considers its unique
responsibility to build a righteous society,
will fulfill all its duties with commitment.
Accepting the title of Vishvakeerthi Tri
Sinhaladheesvara the President said he
offers his salutation to the Maha Sangha by
worshipping at their feet for the profound
encouragement constantly given to him and
the government.
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