Colombo, May 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warmly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a vital and timely step toward safeguarding lives and fostering regional stability.

In a statement issued today, President Dissanayake praised the leadership of both countries for choosing dialogue over confrontation. "An immediate ceasefire is not just an urgent need to spare innocent lives on both sides; it is also a necessary first step in achieving lasting peace and regional stability," he said.

The Sri Lankan President lauded the leaders of India and Pakistan for their statesmanship, noting their "willingness to compromise" as a demonstration of wisdom. He emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a cl...