With great determination and patience, we have built mutual understanding and trust among the people about the nation's development. Strengthening this should be among our wishes for the New Year, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his New Year message.

The prevailing good defence relationship between India and Sri Lanka should be further expanded and strengthened, Indian Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar said.

As children of all communities are united in this Scout Jamboree, I wish to see all of this country always live as the children of one mother, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa adding that his expectation is to see the dawn of that day.

The National Safety Day was held to commemorate tsunami victims, at the Weerasingham Hall in Jaffna today (26), under the patronage of the Prime Minister D. M Jayaratne.

The purpose of celebrating Christmas is to enshrine the message of peace and love in one's heart, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Christmas message.

Renowned Hollywood actress, Dato Michelle Yeoh who is the Global Ambassador for “Make Roads Safe” campaign met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today (23).

Members of the Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Parliamentary Group during a meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (22) lauded Sri Lanka's political stability and development strategies. They pledged their support to Sri Lanka in the fields of tourism and investment.

Defeated terrorist elements have encamped in several foreign nations and their latest weapon is to defame our country and throw allegations at our war heroes accusing them of war crimes, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The World Bank’s Managing Director in Sri Lanka Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-lweala has announced moves for Sri Lanka to receive increased support from the world development funding institution.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said that state officials who take decisions in good faith and show dedication and commitment in their service to the public would always be protected and backed by the State.

All heroic servicemen who took part in the humanitarian operation that liberated the country from the clutches of terrorism were yesterday (14) honoured and felicitated for their gallantry and sacrifice by the Commander-in-Chief President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a ceremony at Temple Trees.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (13) said that those who forgot their duties and responsibilities to their fellow beings and the country have resorted to a ploy to earn a fast buck by betraying their Motherland.

The opinions of some who oppose this Budget and the terrorist conspiracy that supported the Oxford Union speech are closely inter- related, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing Parliament at the end of the Committee Stage debate on the Appropriation Bill 2011 yesterday.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa conferred colours today (Dec 9) to the Northern Naval Command, Eastern Naval Command and Afloat Command of the Sri Lanka Navy, for their outstanding service to the nation.

Our hallmark and indeed our strength, is our collective identity, promoted and strengthened by over two decades of regional cooperation within the SAARC framework, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a message marking the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the SAARC Charter.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the Late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike took bold decisions for the benefit of the people and the country at large without giving into pressure exerted by foreign countries.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said Catholics as a peace loving fraternity in the country should extend their maximum support to protect and promote the peace won by the country.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in the country a short while ago concluding his visit to the United Kingdom.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma met President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in London today, (2 Dec).

Sri Lankan expatriates in UK showed solidarity with President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a demonstration carried out yesterday (2 Dec) in front of The Dorchester Hotel where the President is staying.