Washington: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday greeted people of Sri Lanka ahead of the Tamil and Sinhala New Year, saying it represents a renewed opportunity for the country to join together in the "spirit of reconciliation".
"This New Year is marked by the extraordinary positive change that has occurred in Sri Lanka over the past several months and represents a renewed opportunity for the people of Sri Lanka to join together in the spirit of reconciliation, tolerance, and peace," Kerry said in a statement.
"As you continue your work to build a prosperous, democratic, and united Sri Lanka, I offer my best wishes for a happy New Year and a peaceful year ahead," Kerry said.
The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year is celebrated on April 14.
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