Independence celebrations will be a low-cost affair

President Ranil Wickremesinghe had instructed officials to celebrate the 75th Independence Day in a cost effective manner, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Thursday in a statement.The instructions were given during the first meeting of the 75th Independence Day Commemoration Committee held at the President’s Office under Wickremesinghe’s patronage.

The 75th National Independence Day will be celebrated in the evening at Galle Face.Apart from the parades and ceremonies of the armed forces and the police, the President also said that cultural elements that showcase Sri Lankan pride and youth-friendly elements should be included.

The President also said these events need to be organized in a way that the public can participate and enjoy them.It was also decided to invite the foreign ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries as special guests in a bid to strengthen international ties.