Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said with unwavering resolve, the government is striving to elevate the country into a more advanced, resilient and dignified State than it has ever been.

In his Independence Day Message, the President said "throughout the period since independence, our nation has often missed golden opportunities to steer the country in the right direction, to achieve our national aspirations, and to live together in unity.

This time, however, we are determined not to repeat those mistakes,"

The full message:

We commemorate the 78th National Independence Day at a historic moment when, despite numerous challenges, our country is moving steadily forward while regaining economic stability.

As Sr...