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30 October 200130 October 2001Terrorism and Global Cooperation

SAARC Statement on Terrorism Colombo, Sri Lanka OCTOBER 30, 2001 Many critical developments have taken place since the horrendous terrorist attacks committed against the United States on 11 September 2001. The attacks have been strongly condemned by all South Asian...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

30 July 200130 July 2001Terrorism, Democracy, and Conflict Resolution

Address following LTTE attacks on the International Airport & Air Force Base Colombo, Sri Lanka JULY 30, 2001 President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga addressing the nation on state television Wednesday night, strongly condemned Tuesday’s LTTE attack on the Katunayake Air Force...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

17 May 200117 May 2001China-Sri Lanka Relations

Banquet in Honor of His Excellency Premier Zhu Rongji Colombo, Sri Lanka MAY 17, 2001 Your Excellency Premier Zhu Rongji, Madam Lao An Distinguished Guests from the People’s Republic of China, Your Excellency Prime Minister Wickramanayake, Your Excellencies the Ministers,...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

15 March 200115 March 2001Bavaria-Sri Lanka Relations

Dinner Hosted by Bavarian Ministers Munich, Bavaria, Germany MARCH 15, 2001 Let me thank you most sincerely for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me and the members of my delegation during our current visit to your beautiful state...

Economic Development, Speeches

13 March 200113 March 2001Sri Lanka’s competitive strengths create abundant opportunities for increased German business investment

Sri Lanka German Business Round Table Conference, at Federation of German Industries Berlin, Germany MARCH 13, 2001 Ladies and Gentlemen: It is indeed a pleasure for me to address such a distinguished audience this morning. I would like to spend...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

13 March 200113 March 2001German-Sri Lanka Relations

Dinner Hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Berlin, Germany MARCH 13, 2001 Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me and the members of my delegation. I...

Peace, Speeches

04 February 200104 February 2001Achieving Peace and Democracy

Independence Day Celebrations Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 2001 “It was 53 years ago that our beloved motherland regained independence after 443 years of colonial subjugation. We have gathered here today to commemorate a day of pride for the entire...

Good Governance, Speeches

18 December 200018 December 2000Rebuilding a Democratic State

Sri Lanka Development Forum Paris, France DECEMBER 18, 2000 I would first like to say that I am truly happy to be here with all of you together with my Ministers and my delegation of senior officials. Since I last...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

09 November 200009 November 2000Policies, Challenges, and Vision for the Future

Opening of the First Session of the 11th Parliament Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members of Parliament, The new session of the 11th Parliament of Sri Lanka begins as we look forward to meeting the...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

29 September 200029 September 2000Free and Fair Elections

Address to the Nation Colombo, Sri Lanka SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 Ven. Members of the Maha Sangha Rev. Sirs of other faiths Dear mothers and fathers Dear brothers and sisters I am addressing you, as the leader of a political party,...