President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized the need for constant efforts to achieve peace today as peace is the basis for sustainable development and harmony in the world.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa ordered officials to provide the maximum possible relief for those affected by the torrential rains throughout the country.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday instructed the officials of the petroleum authority to streamline the work at the refinery at Sapugaskanda and immediately import fuel in order to assure an uninterrupted fuel supply for the country.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday opened another luxury hotel near the Udawalawa National Park.

In the spirit of unity nurtured by their faith, the Muslims of Sri Lanka have contributed significantly to the progress of our country and all our people.

Countries must bear in mind that in search for alternative energy sources agricultural land of today and tomorrow must not be used. We must not let the hunger of alternative energy lead to an increase in hunger for food. The use of food crops for fuel production must be avoided to prevent the spread of today’s threat to food security caused by turning food crops into fuel crops. The food energy for peoples’ lives should not be made the driving energy for cars, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Dubai to attend the World Energy Forum 2012 on Sustainable Energy, World Energy Forum scheduled to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 22-24.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa launched the Samudrika Research Vessel (Samudrika RV) at the Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa International Port on Friday.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that even though terrorism which oppressed the people for three decades has been defeated, he is not prepared to reduce his commitment towards ensuring national security and catering to the welfare of War Heroes.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Sri Lanka this morning after participating in the first Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Kuwait.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Kuwait to attend the Asian Cooperation Dialogue Summit, met Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and held bi-lateral discussions on Tuesday.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa held bilateral talks with the Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on the sidelines of Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit in Kuwait yesterday.

Asian Continent cannot be the playground of other forces, who seek our wealth, our assets of nature and human resources. Our progress must draw from the best of our own cultures, while learning from the best of others who come with genuine friendship, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Amiri International Airport in Kuwait yesterday to attend the First Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Kuwait a short while ago to attend the first Asian Corporation Dialogue Summit scheduled for 16 and 17 October.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed 21 President's Counsels yesterday at a ceremony held at Janadhipathi Mandiraya in Colombo.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday opened the South Asian Centre for Teacher Development at the premises of National Institute of Education in Meepe, Padukka.

The Executive, Judiciary and Legislature should not show their might to the people but should be more committed to serve the people, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

Strategists and regulators in telecommunications and ICT should think of ways to prevent this great technology being used to sow hatred and examine how to avoid the advances of instant communication being the source and cause of violence against faiths, cultures and traditions that need respect and protection, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday reiterated his pledge to protect the country's free education and not to let any room for its deterioration.