The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (7) The State shall eliminate economic and social privilege and disparity and the exploitation of man by man or by the State. (8) The State shall ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and the means of production to the common detriment. (9) The State shall ensure social security and welfare. (10) The State shall assist the development of the cultures and the languages of the People. (11) The State shall create the necessary economic and social environment to enable people of all religious faiths to make a reality of their religious principles. (12) The State shall recognize and protect the family as the basic unit of society. (13) The State shall promote with special care the interests of children and youth, so as to ensure their full development, physical, mental, moral, religious and social, and to protect them from exploitation and discrimination. (14) The State shall protect, preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of the community. (15) The State shall promote international peace, security and co-operation, and the establishment of a just and equitable international economic and social order and shall endeavour to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in dealings among nations. 28. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms are inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations and accordingly it is the duty of every person in Sri Lanka – (a) to uphold and defend the Constitution and the law; Fundamental duties 21