No postal stamps were issued: Image of Prime Minister or Minister 

The Department of Posts issued a statement stating that no stamps were issued with the image of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya or Minister Vijitha Herath on the occasion of World Post Day.

On the occasion of the World Postal Day, 2 stamps were issued by the Universal Postal Union based on the designs created to be used for the stamps of all member countries.

But the postal department points out that certain news are circulating in the social media distorting the situation.

The National Celebrations of World Postal Day were held under the leadership of the Prime Minister at the Temple Trees.

Minister in charge of the subject, Vijitha Herath was also present for that. The two chief guests were awarded 2 commemorative gifts including personalized stamps with their fotos.

Anyone can get personalized stamps printed with any image of their choice. The Department of Posts also traditionally gives personalized stamps as souvenirs on special occasions.

Postmaster General Ruwan Satkumara claims that mere personalized stamps presented to the two guests of the event on that day.

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