August 2005

29 August 200529 August 2005Women and Development

State Visit to the People's Republic of China Beijing, China AUGUST 29, 2005 Your Excellency, President Hu JintaoExcellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends I am honoured to have been invited to make the keynote address at this historic city of Beijing. I...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

14 August 200514 August 2005The Fight against Terrorism

Address following the Assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar Colombo, Sri Lanka AUGUST 14, 2005 I address you today at a time of profound sorrow. The nation has lost a leader, a great humanist and I have lost a dear friend...