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28 April 199828 April 1998Improving Health at Low Cost: Lessons and Challenges from Sri Lanka

Seminar on Health Developing Asia: Seizing the Opportunities Geneva, Switzerland APRIL 28, 1998 Introduction It is with a deep sense of humility that I accept the invitation of the Asian Development Bank to address this seminar on the success story...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

04 February 199804 February 1998Freedom and Nation-Building

50th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 1998 I am humbled by the great honour that destiny has bestowed upon me, to stand here, before my people, as the head of independent Sri Lanka, on this...

Peace, Speeches

04 February 199804 February 1998On the 50th Anniversary of the
Independence of Sri Lanka

Presidential Address, 4th February 1998 I am humbled by the great honour that destiny has bestowed upon me, to stand here, before my people, as the Head of independent Sri Lanka, on this momentous day when the Nation commemorates 50...

Economic Development, Speeches

22 October 199722 October 1997Managing globalization to effectively deal with challenges and opportunities for enhancing trade and investment, and Sri Lanka’s experience

Commonwealth Business Forum London, England OCTOBER 22, 1997 The Chairman Distinguished Participants Excellencies, Ladies & Gentlemen I welcome this opportunity of sharing my thoughts with you on the “Impact of Globalisation: the challenges and the opportunities for enhancing trade and...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

14 May 199714 May 1997Reflection on SAARC’s First 10 Years

9th SAARC Summit Male, Maldives MAY 14, 1997 Mr. Chairman,Your Majesty,Excellencies,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen: This is indeed a noteworthy occasion Mr. Chairman, for you are the first regional Leader who has been elected to preside over the work of our...

Good Governance, Speeches

04 February 199704 February 1997“Our vision is to enter the 21st century, as one of Asia’s most developed and democratic Nations”

49th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 1997 Today we celebrate 49 years of independence. As we step into our 50th year of independence, the moment is opportune for us to glance back at our achievements...

Peace, Speeches

08 July 199508 July 1995An Era of Peace and Prosperity

Inaugural Meeting of the Sudu Nelum Colombo, Sri Lanka JULY 8, 1995 An era of Peace and Prosperity We are aware that the Sudu Nelum Flower – White Lotus – symbolizes the lofty values of peace and purity and prosperity....

Economic Development, Speeches

12 March 199512 March 1995Poverty alleviation, employment generation and social integration are critical issues demand global attention

United Nations World Summit for Social Development Copenhagen, Denmark MARCH 12, 1995 Your invitation to me to address this summit, organised on the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations is a great Honour to me and to our people. To...

Economic Development, Speeches

12 March 199512 March 1995Maximizing SAARC’s role in developing meaningful, practical and structured regional co-operation

Address at the Inaugural Session of Eighth SAARC Summit New Delhi, India MAY 2, 1995 Mr. Chairman, Your Majesty, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure at any time to be able to visit New Delhi,...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

10 February 199110 February 1991Mission for Joining the G-15

G-15 Summit Montego Bay, Jamaica FEBRUARY 10, 1991 It is with a sense of great satisfaction and justifiable pride that I wish to convey on behalf of the Government, the people of Sri Lanka and on my own behalf, our...