However, the media should not ridicule noble concepts like reconciliation by stating that reconciliation is an international conspiracy to divide the country. He also briefed about the reconciliation process, return of land in the North to original owners, resettlement, rehabilitation and development. Mr Ban Ki-moon expressed his appreciation over the progress made by the government and assured fullest cooperation and assistance to the government for carrying out these tasks, he said. “UN Secretary General’s smiling face, when he expressed his appreciation, is a glowing reflection of the United Nation’s goodwill towards Sri Lanka,” the President said. President Sirisena said that Sri Lanka should look at the global policies towards us with wise, rational and prudent manner.

Source: Sunday Times September 02, 2016 07:30 UTC