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31 July 200231 July 2002Pakistan-Sri Lanka Relations

Banquet in Honour of President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf Colombo, Sri Lanka JULY 31, 2002 Your Excellency President Pervez Musharraf,Madam Begum Sehba Musharraf,Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe,Distinguished Members of the Delegation from the IslamicRepublic of Pakistan,Your Excellencies of the Diplomatic...

Peace, Speeches

26 July 200226 July 2002Forging Ethnic Harmony and National Reconciliation

Inauguration of the National Consultation on Ethnic Reconciliation Colombo, Sri Lanka JULY 26, 2002 Your Excellencies,Honourable Governors,Chief Ministers,Members of Parliament,Secretary to the President ,Government officials,Leaders of Political Parties,Ladies and Gentlemen,Friends. At the outset I would like to thank all of...

Economic Development, Speeches

10 June 200210 June 2002Recommitted political will necessary to coordinate and tackle poverty and food security

Address to the first Plenary Session of the 'World Food Summit: five years later' Rome, Italy JUNE 10, 2002 Mr.Chairman,Excellencies,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to address the first plenary meeting of the “World Food Summit; five...

Economic Development, Speeches

07 June 200207 June 2002Sri Lanka benefits through the delivery of modernized and quality healthcare

Opening of the Apollo Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 7, 2002 It is a special privilege and a great honour to be present here today at the invitation of Dr.Prathap Reddy, Chairman Apollo Hospital Group and his team. Today the...

Economic Development, Speeches

06 June 200206 June 2002Building a modern, stable and prosperous economy the key to growth and equity

Sri Lanka Development Forum Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 6, 2002 Hon. Minister of Finance, Mr. Choksy,Hon. Ministers,Ms. Mieko Nishimizu – Vice President for South Asia/World Bank,Members of the Donor Community,Your Excellencies,Distinguished Visitors, I wish to thank all the organisers of...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

08 May 200208 May 2002The Status of Children in Sri Lanka

United Nations Special Session on Children New York, USA MAY 8, 2002 Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today as the United Nations General Assembly hosts this Special Session on Children, I am honoured to be part of a renewed...

Peace, Speeches

24 April 200224 April 2002Building a Pluralistic Society: Managing Change & Diversity

Madharvrao Scindia Memorial Lecture New Delhi, India APRIL 24, 2002 I am deeply honoured to have been invited to deliver the first Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Lecture. This lecture is my tribute to a man whose values I share, whose vision...

Democracy & Human Rights, Speeches

02 February 200202 February 2002Achievements and Shortcomings since Independence

Independence Day Celebration Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 2, 2002 Venerable members of the Maha Sanga,Reverend Sirs,Fellow Citizens This day, our fifty fourth anniversary of independence, affords us yet another appropriate opportunity to reflect on our many achievements, analyze our failures,...

Foreign Relations, Speeches

05 January 200205 January 2002Developments in the SAARC Process: Gains and Lapses

11th SAARC Summit Kathmandu, Nepal JANUARY 5, 2002 It is with a great sense of happiness and joy that I am present here today in this historic city of the Himalayan Kingdom, Kathmandu. I take this opportunity to thank His...

Peace, Speeches

21 November 200121 November 2001Democracy vs. Terrorism

Address to the Oxford Union Oxford, England NOVEMBER 21, 2001 Mr. President, Members of the Union, Thank you for inviting me here tonight. It is a great honour for me. I have come to Britain to have discussions with your...