Development and environmental protection should go hand in hand

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that the development process and environmental protection should go hand in hand for the betterment
of the country and the future generations
‘Everyone should pay attention to conserve biodiversity in the process of development
Inappropriate development activities have led to environmental degradation and wetlands destruction
We are losing out on many benefits received from animals and plants
Culture is also destroyed in parallel to the destruction of nature
Enforcement of rules and regulations alone cannot change this situation
Public cooperation as well as understanding regarding the environment is of utmost important&, the President pointed out.