Presidential directive to celebrate 75th Independence Day at low cost

• Published date: 08 September 2022
• Publication title: Sunday Times

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed his officers to make arrangements to celebrate the 75th Independence Day with pride and grandeur despite the current economic situation, in a cost effective manner.

President Wickremesinghe said this during the first meeting of the 75th Independence Day Commemoration Committee held at the President's Office yesterday (07) under his patronage.

The 75th National Independence Day will be celebrated in the evening at Galle Face, with the inclusion of various cultural elements, and apart from the parades and ceremonies of the armed forces and the police, the President also informed that cultural elements that showcase Sri Lankan pride and youth-friendly elements should be included.

The President also emphasised on the need to organize each of these events meaningfully so that the public can participate and enjoy them.

It was also decided to invite the foreign ministers of the SAARC countries as...