Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country's human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks while addressing Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day celebrations currently being held at the Independence Square in Colombo.

The President also emphasized that there will be no room for racism and extremism in future.

The Head of State added that the present government is prepared to implement the largest education reforms necessary to improve the human resources of the country.

Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day celebrations commenced at around 7:30 a.m. under the theme "R...