NewsA comprehensive National Policy on Reconciliation and Co-existence, prepared by Office for National Unity and Reconciliation was launched at a ceremony held at the Regal Cinema in Colombo, yesterday. Participating at the event as Chief Guest, President Maithripala Sirisena said that all must unite together to conquer the challenges against the peace and reconciliation. The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation prepared this National policy, fulfilling the need for a comprehensive national policy which emphasizes the need of reconciliation, and this is the first time that such a policy was launched. This policy statement was presented to President Sirisena by the Director of Office of National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR), M.S.Jayasighe. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Chairperson of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and other State officers, experts, artistes and other distinguished guests were present at this event.

Source: Sunday Times February 28, 2018 08:26 UTC