Some politicians focus solely on gaining power or ousting rivals from office - President

During the ceremony, he inaugurated the state-of-the-art swimming pool and engaged with students participating in various activities.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to building a robust economic framework that ensures long-term stability for future generations, steering away from short-term solutions that could risk economic collapse.

He made these remarks on Saturday (13) during the inauguration of the state-of-the-art swimming pool at the Anuradhapura Central College.

He highlighted the necessity of a national-level political apparatus capable of strategic governance beyond the five year electoral cycles. He underscored the need for governance focused not merely on short-term power dynamics but on sustainable national development.

During the ceremony, he inaugurated the state-of-the-art swimming pool and engaged with students participating in various activities.

He also formally handed over the swimming pool premises to the Anuradhapura Central College and congratulated students who excelled in the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examination, personally acknowledging their achievements.

Principal Mr. Percy Mahanama presented a donation of Rs. 10,000 to the President’s Fund, contributed by the students of the Anuradhapura Central College, as a token of appreciation.