Message on the occasion of the 74th Anniversary
of the Independence of Sri Lanka
Source:Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna –February 2022
It gives me great pleasure to convey greetings and best wishes to all citizens of Sri Lanka living in Australia on the happy occasion of the 74th Anniversary of Independence of our motherland, which falls on 4th February 2022. On this solemn occasion, we pay our tribute to the brave war heroes who sacrificed their lives and underwent great hardships to preserve our nation’s independence and sovereignty. We also respect all the leaders from the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher and other sections of the population who made various sacrifices to win the independence of our motherland.
At a time when the whole world is sailing through an unprecedented era in the face of COVID-19 pandemic situation, Sri Lanka, as a nation with a unique identity continues to strive to live up to the best values of humanity. We are grateful for the assistance that has been extended by the Government of Australia as well as the Sri Lankan community in Australia to the Government of Sri Lanka and its citizens in the aftermath of this global pandemic. In 2022, Sri Lanka and Australia celebrate the great milestone of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Underpinned by shared values and mutual respect, the friendly and multifaceted bilateral ties
between Sri Lanka and Australia have continued to flourish promising further expansion into multiple spheres of shared interest.
The Government of Sri Lanka is committed to redouble its efforts to meaningfully develop the country with a view to increasing productivity and connectivity and creating a firm foundation for all Sri Lankans to emerge as a strong nation. The task of nation-building is one that requires dedication, determination and commitment of all Sri Lankans living both in Sri Lanka and overseas. I wholeheartedly invite all Sri Lankans living in Australia to contribute in strength to build an inclusive and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Dharmapala Weerakkody
Acting High Commissioner for Sri
Lanka in Australia
