Speaking at the event President Sirisena said that the government has planned to launch new investment projects in the North where people are struggling with unemployment and poverty due to the war that lasted for nearly 30 years. He pointed out that many investment plans have been offered by many local and foreign investors to help resolve these unemployment problem among the youth in the North. North wthe future of the country is with the youth and the country can be built with their strength, utilizing their energy and ensuring their democratic rights to build the nation.

Speaking further, the President said that there is more alcohol distributed in the North than elsewhere in the country and alcohol do more harm to the society than weapons.

He added that it is the government's responsibility to enhance ethnic ties and reconciliation, and pledged not allow any room for another war in the country.

Following the opening ceremony, the President exchanged views with the employees of the factory. They requested the President to find their missing relatives, release the suspects under custody and about the shortcomings in development work. The President assured them to resolve all issues gradually.

The apparel factory currently provides employment to nearly 1,000 people in the district.

Maha Sangha including Ven.Athuraliye Rathana Thera, Hindu and Catholic religious dignitaries, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, Northern Province Governor A.M.G.S.Palihakkara, Deputy Minister Harsha de Silva, BOI Chairman Upul Jayasuriya, EDB Chairman Ms.Indrani Malwatte, Diplomats, Hidramani Chairman, service commanders and a distinguished gathering were present at the event.