I’ll never betray the nation – President
President Maithripala Sirisena assured to the Sri Lankan community in South Korea that he would never betray the nation or the country. Addressing the Sri Lankan community in Republic of Korea, he said that he came to power with the pure intention of rectifying the historical errors and to ensure that the people of Sri Lanka would live in peace, harmony and communal coexistence.
Addressing the Sri Lankan community in South Korea he narrated the events leading to his decision to be the common candidate at the Presidential Election of 2015 and said his desire is to fulfill the mandate given to him by the people, despite the hurdles and challenges come across.
The meeting with the Sri Lankan community was held at the Nam San Hall at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul, today (28).
The office bearers of the Sri Lankan associations thanked the President for meeting them and clarifying issues. They also expressed gratefulness for President Sirisena’s initiative to sign an agreement with Korean Government to introduce a work permit system for Sri Lankan workers in Korea.
The President recalled the unexpected warm welcome from Korean President Moon Jae-In today at the Jogyesa Temple and said that it is evident for his affection for Sri Lanka and its people.
During this meeting the President also launched the new website of the Embassy of Sri Lanka.
Ministers Dr Sarath Amunugama, Tilak Marapana, Daya Gamage,Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Malik Samarawickrema and Thalatha Athukorale, Ambassador Maneesha Gunasekera, and senior officials also participated in this event.
(President’s Media)
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‘I will never betray the nation……’
Take that with a pinch of salt, my dear citizens.
The Lilly-White Gamrala betrayed his party and his former boss having indulged in hoppers in the morning and announcing to the World a few hours later, his great betrayal.
Anyone trust this person’s word? Not me, now that he appears to be on a path to betray the so-called good governance installed on 08 Jan 2015 on the sweat and efforts of great sacrifices by the Greens and Civil Society.
never betray the nation? . Is he having a laugh?. Does he know the meaning of the word betray?. Words are easy and cheap.