NewsFull text of the transcription of the speech delivered by President Maithripala Sirisena at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I am extremely happy to take part in this 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. My intention is to make people of Sri Lanka one of the happiest among the world communities by establishing a knowledge-based society. As an Island-Nation, Sri Lanka wishes to make maximum utility of sea resources, fisheries and marine resources. Sri Lanka is a country with free education and free health services and the country has all the basic infrastructure requirements for speedy development.

Source: Sunday Times September 21, 2016 23:48 UTC