Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government's objective is to build a prosperous country free of racism and filled with national unity, where all citizens can live with dignity regardless of the language they speak or the religion they practise.

The President made these remarks this afternoon (15) while participating in the Northern Province Thai Pongal Festival held at the Aiyanar Kovil playground in Velanai, Jaffna, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

He was ceremonially received at the event, which was further enlivened by a series of colourful cultural performances.

Pointing out that the Thai Pongal celebration is an occasion that inspires new hopes and aspirations among all, the Presi...