He made these remarks at the program ‘Sahithya Kalaa Rasa Vindada (Enjoying of Literature and Art)’ held yesterday (16th March) at the BMICH. This national event had been organized to enhance the ability to enjoy the literature and art to help to build the unity among communities.

According to the President the responsibility of the people in the South to understand the reconciliation process to solve the problems of the people in the North and contribute its implementation.

Building of the reconciliation in the country cannot be done only by the politicians. Therefore Religious leaders, artists, scholars, intellectuals, literates, and the journalists will be the responsible to strengthen the country’s reconciliation process.

President further said that the people in the North welcomed him, and the reconciliation and coexistence building effort of the new government to North with happiness and love rather than the previous government.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka and the Deputy Minister Karunarathne Paranavithana were also participated.