President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was the chief guest at the 135th Annual Prize Giving ceremony of Ananda Vidyalaya in Colombo said that it is crucial for students in the country to have comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and continually update themselves with the latest advancements to prepare for the future which would enable them to take over the country by 2048.
Additionally, the President suggested that once the economy is stabilized with the support of the IMF in four years, it would be worthwhile to evaluate whether to continue on the same old path or take a new direction that aligns with the developing world.