"India has been a friend of Sri Lanka for a long time. That is why I selected India for the first state visit after my…"

"The government did not take the required measures after the defeat of terrorism in 2009 and in January 2015, the peop…"

"I will not agree to get foreign judges in to any kind of investigations into human rights violations allegations."

"The new government of Sri Lanka is now carrying out the program [to improve Sri Lanka's economy] to build the coexist…"

"He (Mr Rajapaksa) was publicly lamenting that he was to be taken before a war crimes court and executed on an electri…"

"I will never agree to international involvement in this matter. We have more than enough specialists, experts and kno…"

"As we commemorate independence, let us dedicate ourselves to provide a truly ethical, virtuous, wise and equitable se…"

"Similar to the way our country has been following, the governance of this country [Sri Lanka] will be carried out in …"

"Beyond the significance of this election to Sri Lanka, it is also a symbol of hope for those who support democracy al…"

"I declare that Maithripala Sirisena has been duly elected as the President of Sri Lanka"