{"id":44784,"date":"2026-02-15T15:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/sri-lanka-marks-78th-independence-anniversary-in-seychelles"},"modified":"2026-02-15T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T16:00:08","slug":"sri-lanka-marks-78th-independence-anniversary-in-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/sri-lanka-marks-78th-independence-anniversary-in-seychelles","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Anniversary in Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>The 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka\u2019s Independence was celebrated yesterday in Seychelles with a distinguished diplomatic cocktail reception hosted by the high commission of Sri Lanka at the Savoy Seychelles Resort &amp; Spa.<\/p>\n<p>The elegant evening brought together Seychelles\u2019 ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, and members of the Sri Lankan community.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the gathering, acting High Commissioner Manisha Perera extended warm greetings to the guests. She recalled that on February 4, 1948, Sri Lanka regained its sovereignty and embarked on a new chapter in its long and distinguished history. Independence, she noted, marked not only the restoration of self-governance but also reaffirmed the nation\u2019s enduring commitment to democracy, social justice, and national progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Seychelles<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. The 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka\u2019s Independence was celebrated yesterday in Seychelles with a distinguished diplomatic cocktail reception hosted by the high commission of Sri Lanka at the Savoy Seychelles Resort &amp; Spa. 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