February 2003

24 February 200324 February 2003A New Vision for NAM

13th Conference of the Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia FEBRUARY 24, 2003 Your Majesties,Royal Highnesses,Excellencies,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen. Permit me first to express my deep gratitude to His Excellency Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed...

Education, Speeches

18 February 200318 February 2003Sustainable Development through Education

Launch of South Asia Foundation's Learning Initiative Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 18, 2003 I am truly happy to be here with you at the inauguration of the South Asia Foundation General Conference and to be associated with the launching of...

Good Governance, Speeches

04 February 200304 February 2003“The enterprise of re-kindling the flickering flames of democracy”

55th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Ven. Maha Sangha,Members of the Clergy,Your Excellencies,Hon. Prime Minister / Hon. Members of Parliament,Distinguished Invitees,Fellow citizens, Today, on the 55th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka, as...