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12 November 200512 November 2005SAARC should lay foundation towards South Asian economic integration

Statement at the 13th SAARC Summit Dhaka, Bangladesh NOVEMBER 12, 2005 Madam Chairperson, Your Excellency Madam Khaleda Zia, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies the Heads of Government of South Asia, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure...

Education, Speeches

03 October 200503 October 2005“Education engenders dialogue and understanding between different viewpoints”

33rd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO Paris, France OCTOBER 3, 2005 I am indeed happy and honoured to be amongst this august gathering and to be associated with the inauguration of the 33 rd Session of the General...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches, Uncategorized

17 September 200517 September 2005Poverty, Disease and Terrorism

60th Session of the UN General Assembly New York, USA SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 I extend to you Mr. President, our warmest congratulations as you assume the high office of the President of the Sixtieth Session of the General Assembly of...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

15 September 200515 September 2005The Role of a Leader in a Developing Country

High Level Plenary Meeting of UN General Assembly New York, USA SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 May I at the outset extend our sympathy and solidarity to the people and the Government of the United States of America as they begin reconstruction...

Peace, Speeches

14 September 200514 September 2005Elements of the Peace Process

The Asia Society New York, New York, USA SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 It is a pleasure to be here at the Asia Society once again. Over the past eleven years as President of Sri Lanka, I have had the occasion to...

Peace, Speeches

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...

Economic Development, Speeches

16 May 200516 May 2005Comprehensive economic development strategy enunciates Sri Lanka’s vision

Inauguration of the Sri Lanka Development Forum Kandy, Sri Lanka MAY 16, 2005 Venerable Sir,Mr. Chairman, Minister of Finance,Hon. Prime Minister,Ministers,Excellencies,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I would first like to take this opportunity to welcome you all here especially the representatives...

Economic Development, Speeches

09 February 200509 February 2005Promotion of bilateral trade entity heralds new chapter in Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations’

Signing of MoU between Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Forum and Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Islamabad, Pakistan FEBRUARY 9, 2005 Hon. Ministers,Your Excellencies,distinguished participants,ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be present here today and to have the opportunity...

Economic Development, Speeches

08 February 200508 February 2005Breaking new ground in trade and commerce co-operation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan

State Banquet hosted by the President of Pakistan Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, Pakistan FEBRUARY 8, 2005 Your Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan,Your Excellency Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of Pakistan,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, Permit me to first express my most sincere gratitude...