Maithripala Sirisena

“ The destruction of ethical and socio-cultural values has led to grave suffering, through massive waste and abuse and corruption and absolute impunity. We need therefore to provide immediate relief to those who are oppressed, and embark on social and economic reforms that will restore normalcy and lead to prosperity for all. ”

“ Establishing a broad friendship with all nations and organizations of the world, we could obtain their cooperation for our task of developing our country and secure the future of our people. As a Buddhist country while striving to uplift Buddhism, the government will also take steps to ensure the religious rights and freedom of all religions, Hindu, Islam, Christian and other religions. Ethnic and religious reconciliation will be our priority. We will strive to build a disciplined society rich in cultural and moral values where all could live in harmony irrespective of differences. ”

“ The public service eroded with corruption will be transformed into an efficient service and an environment conducive for the public servants to do their duty with satisfaction will be created. Bribery, corruption and malpractices in the process of development will be eliminated and the police will be made an unbiased and independent service. At the same time we will take steps to support the private sector which supports the economies of more than five million of our people. ”

“ We are aware of the hardships faced by the people and as promised in the election manifesto, immediate steps will be taken to bring down the cost of living, end poverty and provide relief to the people and provide a prosperous strong economy for the people. ”

“ Ours is an agriculture based economy. Hence, we will take steps to uplift agricultural sector and empower farming community. We will also take steps to develop agriculture and local industries and that he will use new innovations and modern technology to improve the two sectors. Thus the economy of the country will be built on a firm foundation. ”

“ I make this pledge to work honestly and compassionately to fulfill the promises given to the nation. I make this pledge at the sacred site of Dalada Maligawa, in front of the Maha Sangha, before the people of this country that I will serve the nation with dedication. I wish to state that we do not need a king, we want a real man. ”

“ It is essential that we always bear pure thoughts. Impure thoughts lead to sinful deeds. Pure thoughts will lead to meritorious acts and that will create a pure and humane society, which in turn will be useful to build an intelligent society. ”

“ There are nearly 2.5 million migrant workers and most of them are housemaids. They are the largest foreign revenue earners of the country. The government will take every possible step to provide assistance for their future and to improve their economic conditions. ”