Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- National progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determination, unity of purpose and resilience in the face of any challenge, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

The President pointed out that by properly fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to the President and the Government, to religious institutions, to the people and to the security forces, it is possible to swiftly rebuild the motherland with the pride and dignity that once belonged to us in history.

The President invited everyone to work together towards this goal. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks this m...