June 2004

25 June 200425 June 2004Sri Lanka keen to emulate Singapore’s phenomenal success story

Banquet held in honour of the Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong President's House, Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 25, 2004 Your Excellency Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister of Singapore,Honourable Ministers,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege to extend a warm...

Peace, Speeches

23 June 200423 June 2004Apology to the Victims of Black Friday and the Nation

The 21st Anniversary of Black July Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 23, 2004 I would like to first welcome all of you here today on this occasion when we commemorate one of the most shameful crimes ever perpetrated on this nation....

Good Governance, Speeches

12 June 200412 June 2004Already Enacted Policies and Action Plans for the Future

Address to the Nation after 60 Days in Office Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 12, 2004 The new United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Government has just completed 60 days since assuming office on 10th April 2004. I believe that it is...

Peace, Speeches

07 June 200407 June 2004“Long journey to transform this temporary ceasefire into a genuine and sustainable peace”

National Hero's Commemoration Day Mailapitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka JUNE 7, 2004 Venerable Members of the Maha SanghaMembers of the clergyHon. Prime MinisterHon. Ministers, Hon. GovernorsCommanders of the Army, Navy and Air ForceThe Inspector General of PoliceMembers of Parliament, Honoured GuestsMy...