Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Parallel to the 76th National Independence Day celebrations, which showcases the pride of the Sri Lankan nation to the world, held next Sunday (04) at Galle Face Green, a Free Trade Agreement will be signed strengthening the long-term relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand for more than 700 years. Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government State Minister Ashoka Priyantha said. The State Minister said this while attending a special press conference held yesterday (31) at the Government Information Department, Narahenpita, Colombo to inform the media about the preparations of this year's National Independence Day celebrations.

He further commented that the Independence Day celebration is a respecte...