* Lauds public contribution towards
country’s freedom
* Will not take forward past
animosities
Certain international elements are trying to level human rights
accusations against the country at a time the killings of youths from
all communities have stopped and when people are once again living
freely and in harmony, after the elimination of the 30 year scourge of
terrorism. The burden of past animosities will not be passed on to the
next generation. Creating coexistence, a healthy nation and inculcating
good virtues in people’s hearts are our aim, President Mahinda Rajapaksa
said.
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