President pledges reforms, economic revival in address to Sri Lankans in Maldives

PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on Tuesday (29 July) reaffirmed his administration's commitment to building a prosperous and law-abiding Sri Lanka, during a meeting with the expatriate Sri Lankan community at the Maldives National University.

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Speaking at the Maldives National University Auditorium, the President outlined the Government's key priorities—restoring rule of law, revitalising the economy, eradicating corruption, and establishing a new political culture.

Organised by the Sri Lanka High Commission in the Maldives, the event drew a large audience of Sri Lankan professionals, students, and workers. It marked the President's first official engagement with Sri Lankans overseas since assuming office.

Disanayake stated that the overwhelming mandate his Government received in the last elections reflected the people's call for a political transformation. “We were chosen to replace a corrupt, privileged system with one that is accountable, transparent, and people-centred,” he said.

He stressed that his administration is actively enforcing the rule of law, regardless of status or position. “From top officials in the Police and prison system to former military leaders, no one is above the law. This is the new Sri Lanka we promised, where justice is blind to privilege,” the President declared.