sweat and tears

Today we mark #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives…families were uprooted, loved ones were lost and immense suffering was endured. At the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement and contributed immensely to our nation’s progress. Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day dee…

As the National Day sun shines, our memories travel back to 467 years ago. To the victory of the valuable jihad of the brave heroes who saved this country from the colonial yoke of the then known as the sea-battle. Every time Sri Lanka fell into the hands of foreign powers, the fact was that it was caused by the betrayal of selfish people who did not want the good of the country. Today we must resolve not to repeat such bitter experiences. Let us uphold the sovereignty, freedom and independenc…

<The ‘Korea’ you protected, the ‘nation’ where we will blossom> The freedom and peace we enjoy, and the daily life that allows us to dream of a better tomorrow, are not given to us automatically. The Republic of Korea exists today because there were people who willingly gave up their lives and made sacrifices whenever the country was in crisis. We remember the hard work of those who protected the country despite the pain of war and division, those who silently devoted themselves to their posit…

Fellow Zimbabweans, Today, as we commemorate our 46th Heroes’ Day under the profound theme, "Lest we forget," we bow our heads in deep gratitude to the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, sovereignty, and dignity. Our independence was not given on a silver platter; it was bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Today, we remember every sacrifice, honor our living veterans, and recommit ourselves to defending the legacy of unity, peace, and developm…