President Anuara Kumara Dissanayake says the government will not be distracted from its mission to eradicate the drug menace and will not be deterred by opposition efforts.
He made these remarks at the launch of the “A Nation United” national anti-drug operation in the Southern Province, in Tangalle a short while ago.
Calling on the security forces to continue what he described as extremely challenging work, the President assured them of the government’s full support.
“Start work. We will support you,” he said.
The national initiative “A Nation United”, aimed at combating the country’s drug crisis was launched at Tangalle Public Stadium with the patronage of President Dissanayake.
The program, which spans all nine provinces, is focused on eliminating the spread of harmful narcotics and drug trafficking, with a particular emphasis on protecting the country’s youth, the President’s Media Division said.
The program was first launched on Oct. 30 at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. (Newswire)