Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka celebrated its 60th anniversary since regaining its independence. During the period of 1505 to 1948 Sri Lanka was invaded and was under the rule of the Portuguese, Dutch and then British.
The President’s Independence Day Message
“Sixty years is a small interlude to a country with a history and civilization dating back more than 2500 years. Yet, this 60th anniversary of Independence has its own significance as it marks the period since we achieved freedom after nearly half a millennium of colonial rule, and made our mark as a free people in the community of nations.” …