Speaking at the May Day celebrations held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo on May 1, President Maithripala Sirisena says he will fulfill the task of eliminating terrorism from the country, even if he has to put his life at risk for the betterment of the country and its citizens, reports Colombo Page. The President said the great sorrow emerged in the hearts of all Sri Lankans due to the April 21 tragedy should turn into a strength to eliminate terrorism from the country. The President also emphasized that as a nation all must unite under a one flag with a firm determination and courage to establish peace in the country, while eliminating terrorism with the heartbreaking memories faced by all on that date.