Sri Lankans celebrating special holiday today

Sri Lankans are observing 20 May as a holiday after the government's declaration of the 25-year civil war.

In his Address to the Nation from the National Parliament, President said Finding a solution to the North East Conflict could be reach with the Assistance of All Political Parties in Sri Lanka and International Help not needed for this Process.He brushed away the Ethnic Differnces by saying that there are no Minorities in the Country except the two National Identities namely Patriots and Non Patriots.

"Military Solution is not the Final Solution for the Problem.Tamil People never believed or favored taking up Arms" President further stressed.

President Addressed the Nation after Inaugurating 4th Session of the 06th Parliment.