Maithripala Sirisena

“ Since its inception, the United Nations Organization has always striven to make human life more rational, more meaningful and more prosperous. As world leaders, it is our responsibility and duty to build such a world. ”

“ I firmly believe that a proper study is required to ascertain how climate change aggravates Sri Lanka’s contemporary development challenges such as poverty alleviation, food security, increasing aging population and natural disasters. ”

“ As inheritors of this traditional knowledge and influenced by their ancient wisdom which will be adapted to meet the requirements of the modern era, Sri Lanka stands prepared to meet challenges successfully and march forward gloriously in the 21st century. ”