Addressing the 71st UN General Assembly, President Maithripala Sirisena called for a much broader and stronger programme to be initiated both internationally and at national level to eradicate the drug problem.

The issue on drugs has caused a severe menace among the society and a tragedy among school children. maintained the President.

Meanwhile, he spoke of the changes that have taken place in Sri Lanka since his government came to power.

The social backdrop which was centered around fear and doubt prevalent, has been wiped out, Sirisena said, and added that the foundation for the people of Sri Lanka to lead a happy and free life in democracy is in the process of being formulated.

“My government’s objective is to make Sri Lanka one of the happiest countries in the world to live in”, he said.

Every nation must come together to create a community with fundamentals of humanity to resolve most conflicts prevalent in society, he added.

Sirisena emphasized that his government has taken measures to ensure that another war will not break out in Sri Lanka