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Speech of the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|13px|0px|13px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog posts_number=”2″ include_categories=”7″ show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” show_excerpt=”off” show_pagination=”off” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#2e2e2e” header_line_height=”21.78px” custom_padding=”|25px||75px|false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bangkok.embassy.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9th-president-img.webp” alt=”President of Sri Lanka” title_text=”President of Sri Lanka” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” header_text_color=”#2e2e2e” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”41.86px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Together, Let\u2019s Build Our Nation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today (23).<\/p>\n He was ceremonially sworn in before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.<\/p>\n Following the swearing in ceremony, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the nation;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe most fundamental aspect of democracy in our country is the election of leaders by the people. However, democracy extends beyond voting in elections and selecting leaders. While this is a core element, I believe that to truly strengthen democracy, we must also focus on reinforcing our institutions and ensuring the robustness of our laws. Therefore, I pledge to the people that, during my tenure, I will work tirelessly to uphold and advance democracy in this nation. <\/p>\n Our country has a proud history of democratic transitions of power following elections. No leader has ever refused to respect the results of an election. In this regard, I commend former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for accepting the people\u2019s mandate and setting an example through his dedication to the peaceful transfer of power. <\/p>\n We fully recognize that we are inheriting a country facing significant challenges. There is an urgent need to cultivate a more ethical and transparent political culture, one that aligns with the expectations of the people. We are committed to this goal. 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