President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Sri Lanka’s political landscape, declaring that his administration has introduced a new political culture, replacing a system long plagued by corruption and waste.
Speaking to the Sri Lankan community in the Maldives at an event held on Wednesday (30) at the Maldives National University Auditorium, the President said the current Government has also taken decisive steps to revive the country’s stagnant economy.
“We are building a State where everyone is equal before the law. An era was created where State property and public funds were wasted on a grand scale. We will make Sri Lanka a country where people are not only afraid to take bribes but even to think about taking one,” the President declared.
He emphasised that the rule of law is now being enforced across all sectors, ensuring equal accountability irrespective of status or power.
Organised by the Sri Lankan High Commission in the Maldives, the event brought together Sri Lankan professionals, students, and workers residing in the Maldives.
President Dissanayake said the two central priorities of his Government — political reform and economic renewal — reflect the will of the people expressed at the last Presidential Election.
“We are committed to fulfilling the trust placed in us by the people of Sri Lanka. Let us work together to build a better country for future generations — one they can inherit with hope and pride, not hardship and despair,” he urged.
He also expressed gratitude to Sri Lankans in the Maldives who contributed to the electoral victory of the National People’s Power (NPP) at both the Presidential and General Elections.
During the event, the President engaged directly with the audience, responding to questions about the current situation in Sri Lanka and concerns of Sri Lankan expatriates living in the Maldives.
