President has dedicated himself to advancing the judiciary – Minister Rajapakshe
Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, yesterday said that PresidentRanil Wickremesinghe has dedicated himself to advancing the judiciary, recognizing its paramount importance for the progress of the country.
“Amidst economic turmoil and widespread hardship, President Ranil Wickremesinghe courageously embraced the task of rebuilding the country. The current government has played a significant role in this revival of the country,” the Minister said.
Minister Dr. Rajapakshe was speaking at the opening of a new courts complex in Teldeniya yesterday.
“Today marks a milestone for the people of Teldeniya. Back in 2015, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe endeavoured to bring new court facilities to this area, grappling with land allocation challenges. It is now a source of pride to witness the completion of a new court complex, replacing the old building.”
The Minister said that Sri Lankan engineers have made a remarkable dedication to conclude this project speedily. Under the current administration, several such modern court complexes have been inaugurated.
He added that efforts have been made towards both economic development and the establishment of the rule of law, as the latter is vital for development of a country. “Over the past two years, significant steps have been made in strengthening the rule of law in our country. Moreover, measures are underway to fortify the judicial system and enact new laws aimed at preventing fraud, corruption and crime,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion State Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Anuradha Jayaratne saidthe opening of a court complex in Teldeniya stands as a significant achievement.
“Today is a very special day for the residents of Teldeniya. This region has long grappled with various challenges and deficiencies. However, today, we have successfully addressed these issues by providing essential facilities to the area.
“Previously, judicial proceedings were constrained by limited space. Therefore, the inauguration of a comprehensive court complex here stands as a significant achievement. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has played a pivotal role in steering the country away from past challenges and restoring normalcy. In that regard, we all should all give him our respect.”
Prominent religious leaders led by the Maha Sangha, State Minister Dilum Amunugama, MP Udayana Kirindigoda, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms N.M. Ranasinghe, Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage, Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, Attorney General Sanjaya Rajaratnam, Chairman of Teldeniya Bar Association Sunil Amarathunga, High Court judges, lawyers, government officials, and other guests were present.
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