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Indian President Pranab Mukherjee says relations between India and Sri Lanka have withstood the test of time and socio-cultural exchanges for centuries have fostered further close cooperation in various fields.
He says both the countries have much to learn and imbibe from each other in order to resolve various issues which are the legacies of a protracted period of colonial rule
The Indian President said this at a function in India to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp to pay tribute Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist and writer Anagarika Dharmapala.
“I hope that this gesture will contribute towards further strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka and bring the two nations closer. Historically, India and Sri Lanka have remained natural allies. I am confident that the relations between the two countries will continue to further strengthen in the coming years to the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” Mukherjee said.
He noted that Anagarika Dharmapala, was one of the founding contributors of Sinhalese Buddhist nationalism and was also a pioneer in the revival of Buddhism in India.
“Many people remember Anagarika Dharmapala for his religious zeal. But there was another aspect to this towering figure – his practical vision regarding the alleviation of poverty.The voice of Anagarika Dharmapala was also a significant factor in Ceylon’s historical struggle for freedom from the British Raj. He spoke of the importance of a firm educational and economic foundation if the struggle for freedom was to succeed. He also concentrated on establishing schools and hospitals in his country. He had a vision of a newly emerging Ceylon, which could effectively link up with other countries and forge ahead,” he added.
Pranab hails India’s ties with Sri Lanka | Colombo Gazette
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